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You're going it alone. Independent. Admirable. Possibly foolish...

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Non-functional Sequences

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Man of Medan

Sequence	Subtitles	Dev. note/Description
curator1 — Chinese Market
welcometorepository_alt	You are about to embark on a troublesome journey... a stormy sea. And at times you may find it difficult to know the right thing to do. But you should understand that there is no right... and there is no wrong. We are at times guided by our heart, and at other times our head. You see... we each make decisions according to our own moral compass... And then we have to live with those decisions... or die by them. Lost at sea, you must uncover the root of a growing horror in order to escape an abhorrent evil, and save the lives of five unfortunate stowaways. Success will depend entirely on the decisions that you make. Decisions made in haste. Made with the heart instead of the head... or vice-versa? Decisions that may take some time to reveal their... repercussions... But there are repercussions. There are always repercussions.	The Curator addresses the player to give an overview of the game. (Alternative introduction with the same script from the Halloween trailer)
littlehope	Just in time. I wanted to show you this. Something new for the repository shelves. Don't be put off by the title, it's just one of those unfortunately-named places. I think. I think that's all it is. But that's for you to find out.	The Curator is showing the player the next story of the Dark Pictures Anthology.
curator4 — Revenge
bradoffradar	...and Brad seems to have disappeared off the radar.	The Curator notes that Brad is absent.
flissoffradar	...and Fliss seems to have disappeared off the radar.	The Curator notes that Fliss is absent.
curator5 — The End
alexmademistake	Alex... Alex made a... I'm sorry. Alex made a... mistake, didn't he?	The Curator laughs at Alex stabbing someone, someone that may have been himself.

Little Hope

Sequence	Subtitles	Dev. note/Description
1976 — Family
houseofashes	Just in time. I wanted to show you this. Another new tale for the repository shelves. I wonder what this one is about. An ancient name for a rather unpleasant place.	The Curator introduces his new story.
welcomeback_movienight	One of you is back to try again! Excellent. Everyone likes a trier! Excuse me for a moment... Hmmm. "Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale, Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man." True, if the story has been told fully, completely. But the truth of this story isn't fixed. Far from it. A story can change a great deal when told from the different perspective. A chance to walk in different shoes. Make fresh choices. Discover new things. I do hope you get the outcomes that you want. For the benefit of the other, let me explain a few things. I am The Curator... the guardian of all of these wonderful stories... and I have a very special tale for you to tell.	The Curator welcomes players in Movie Night.
welcomeback_both	You’re back to try again! Excellent. Everyone likes a trier! I do hope you get the outcomes that you want.	The Curator welcomes the returning players in Shared Story.
welcomeback_sp_good	Perhaps take a few risks this time. Remember, cowards die many times before their deaths.	The Curator encourages the player to risk in Curator's Cut. (Best ending in the last playthrough)
welcomeback_sp_bad	Maybe things will work out better this time. Maybe...	The Curator hopes the player will get the better results in Curator's Cut. (Someone died in the last playthrough)
curator2 — Playing Tricks
deniedlove	Young Taylor denies that she and Daniel are... an item.	The Curator comments on Taylor's denial of affection for Daniel.
sparksfly	Do I sense some hostility between the ladies in the group? Perhaps these conflicting personalities will find a way to get along as... events... develop.	The Curator comments on there being hostility between Angela and Taylor.
curator5 — Low Point
threelostsouls	...and three lost souls.	...and three lost souls he says. (Angela, Daniel and Taylor are dead)

House of Ashes

Sequence	Subtitles	Dev. note/Description
curator2 — Breaking Up
salimshot	Which brings us to Salim. Principled, forthright, he's certainly a fighter. What hell do you think a father would be willing to go through to see his son again?	The Curator talks about Salim. (Salim decided to shoot Jason)
Generic_Scene	An unwelcome fate now awaits the remaining survivors - trapped beneath the earth, swallowed by the void. But there is more to fear than just the dark...	Curator comments on the story at that point.
curator4 — The Well
ALIVE_CHARACTERS	Interesting... encouraging even... but don’t let overconfidence blind you to what lies ahead. There’s still time enough to make a fatal mistake... or two.	The Curator congratulates the player and warns them about overconfidence.
tripwireone	To fall into your own trap. Such an... ignominious demise.	The Curator's reaction if one of the protagonists died in mined hallway.
J_and_S_WT	As for Jason and Salim - sworn enemies, fighting side-by-side. Nothing like adversity to bring two foes together. Will they remain friends when their fortunes take a turn for the worse?	The Curator talks about Jason and Salim. (High relationship)
WANT_A_HINT	Those who perish in this place have a nasty habit of coming back. Given the desperation of the situation, perhaps I could offer you some words to the wise?	The Curator offers his second hint.
Curator3_Help_Choice	—	A sequence with choice camera.
YES_HINT	It is said that ‘three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth’. Let us hope you find a way to finally see all three...	The Curator gives his second hint.
NO_HINT	'Know thy self, know thy enemy'. You obviously know more than you're letting on.	The Curator reacts to the refusal.
curator5 — Daylight
Introduction
Generic_Section	Let’s get the official paperwork out of the way first. Shall we?	The Curator speaks about player's results.
The Curator discusses protagonists' possible fates
Eric_Dead-Fall-	Poor Eric... He took a fall for his wife. I suppose when some people say... "till death us do part", they really mean it.	The Curator reacts to Eric's death. (Impaled on stalagmite)
Eric_Dead-Shot-	Sadly, there was a bullet with Eric’s name written on it. His fate was sealed the moment his enemy pulled the trigger.	The Curator reacts to Eric's death. (Shot by enemies)
ericblewup	Poor Eric took a wrong turn, and it cost him his life. The tripwire saw to that. I doubt he even felt the blast.	The Curator reacts to Eric's death. (Explosion in mined hallway)
Eric_Dead-Vampire-	Such an unfortunate demise for Eric. His light snuffed out by one of the horrors from below. Quick... painless... peaceful... Not things you could ever say about his last moments.	The Curator reacts to Eric's death. (Killed by vampires)
Nick_Dead	It couldn’t be avoided... Nick was always destined to fall. Weighed down by his own guilt. If only he could have found a way to accept it... he may have also kept his life.	The Curator reacts to Nick's death.
rachelshot	Then there's Rachel... When the infection took hold, Jason didn't waste time. A single bullet spared her an eternity of horror.	The Curator reacts to Rachel's death. (Shot by Jason)
rachelblownup	Rachel died in that hallway. If only her comrades had remembered which direction she should take. Alas... they chose wrongly.	The Curator reacts to Rachel's death. (Explosion in mined hallway)
rachelburned	As for Rachel... she perished in flames of her own making. Better to die on her own terms I suppose, than endure an eternity of hunger.	The Curator reacts to Rachel's death. (Explosion of white phosphorus round)
rachelmauled	As for Rachel... When the creatures came for her, she fought as best she could. Sadly, it was not enough. Not nearly enough.	The Curator reacts to Rachel's death. (Killed by vampires)
Rachel_Cocooned	Then there’s Rachel, still alive... but perhaps not in the way you'd hoped. One can only wonder if she’ll be saved. I'm sure we'll find out, soon enough.	The Curator talks about Rachel's fate. (Rachel is cocooned)
Rachel_into_Vampire	While Rachel, once so bright and full of life... is now embraced by the darkness. Her eternal nightmare... is only just beginning.	The Curator talks about Rachel's fate. (Rachel is transformed into vampire)
Jason_Alive	Jason was a revelation, was he not? He managed to put aside his prejudices for the good of his comrades - only time will tell if he can stay true to this new path.	The Curator reacts to Jason's survival.
jasoncoughing	I do worry about that cough though.	The Curator talks about Jason's fate. (Jason inhaled the gas of fossilized creature)
Jason_Dead	First Lieutenant Kolchek tried his best, but his best came up short. He was overwhelmed by the horrors which crawled out of the pit.	The Curator reacts to Jason's death.
SALIM_DEAD	Sadly, Salim’s son won't see his father again. Salim fought bravely, but in the end... It wasn't enough.	The Curator reacts to Salim's death.
The Curator talks about Rachel's relationships
Rachelsrelationship-Alone	To understand one’s self is to truly understand happiness. Rachel seems happier with her choice, don’t you think? Time will tell if her nightmares will ever fade.	The Curator discusses Rachel's decision to stay alone.
Rachelsrelationship-Eric	In the end, Rachel’s marriage to Eric proved too strong to break. Nothing could come between them, not even the ungodly abominations from below. Hopefully...they'll learn to appreciate the time they have left.	The Curator discusses Rachel's decision to stay with Eric.
Rachelsrelationship-Nick	It seems love has blossomed between Rachel and Nick. She buried her loyalties to Eric and can now look forward to her future with a spring in her step. But take it from me... true love never runs smooth.	The Curator discusses Rachel's decision to be with Nick.
The Curator talks about Jason and Salim
J_and_S-Positive	Who would have guessed Jason and Salim would find common ground. Enemies at war now brothers in arms. It warms the soul knowing such bonds can be forged by a shared ordeal. Although, whatever is made can always be broken.	JASON AND SALIM - FRIENDSHIP POSITIVE
J_and_S-Negative	Jason and Salim’s shared ordeal has built a begrudging respect between two former enemies. They leave as allies, but never as friends.	JASON AND SALIM - FRIENDSHIP NEGATIVE
The Curator discusses origin of the creatures with the player
Player_Knows_Nothing	As for the creatures... did you not learn anything while you were down there in the darkness? Next time, try a little harder to keep your eyes open. You’ve barely scratched the surface of the truth.	The Curator's reaction if player knows nothing about creatures. (The Curator's reaction if Rachel wasn't infected)
Players_Aliens	As for the creatures... Well, Rachel finally worked it out... even if it cost her dearly. We, are far from being alone in this universe.	The Curator's reaction if player knows vampires are aliens. (The Curator's reaction if Rachel was infected)
Players_parasites	As for the creatures... Aliens... parasites... hosts... Ancient mysteries humanity still cannot comprehend. Perhaps one day you will open your eyes to a more... universal truth.	Player thinks its parasites. (The Curator's reaction if Rachel gets rid of parasite)

The Devil in Me

Sequence	Subtitles	Dev. note/Description
curator2 — Blackout
dinnerneutral	Team spirit is vital. And Lonnit Entertainment seems to be lacking in it.	The Curator talks about dinner's outcome.
exchange	Well done on finding the obols-- I'm impressed. Keep that up, it can only help you in the long run.	The Curator asks about the 'obols'. Has the player been collecting them. He'd like to have those obols, but there are rules about them. They can't be given. They must be exchanged.
obolsexplain	Obols cannot be given, remember-- they can only be exchanged. How about for a number of Obols, I can offer an educated hint to help you along? Oh dear! You've yet to find enough Obols for my guidance. I'm sorry, but all professionals know to place worth on their services. My prices are fixed.	The Curator says that he can't accept the obols as a gift, but he could offer something proportionate in return. How about a hint? The Curator says that the player hasn't collected enough obols. He can't set his price that low.
obolsremind	You haven't found many obols. Was I not clear about how valuable they are? Must try harder.	The Curator scolds the player if they didn't find many Obols.
reviveoffer	Maybe in exchange for a few of the obols you've found, I can 'edit' what I just wrote. Change the record, if you will.	The Curator makes a revive offer.
dealwithdeath_accept	Well spent. This IS exciting. I... maybe... But the price has been paid. Well then... Who knew the return fare would be so reasonable. The ferryman will be returning to shore, first I believe! It's up to you to make good choices. Take care not to lead them down that path again. This has been a once only offer.	The player says yes. The Curator takes the money. He's excited. He tears the page from the book he's just been writing with a flourish. He's pleased with himself. He feels powerful and important. He might riff on life and death. The Curator scrunches up a torn-out page.
dealwithdeath_refuse	Too good to admit you need help? Your choice... I hope you can live with it.	The player chooses no. The Curator is upset.
curator3 — Ignition
reviveoffer	Poor Charlie. He was so desperate for a smoke. I wonder... It's given me an idea... Something new...	The Curator has an idea to revive Charlie.
insufficientobols	Maybe, in exchange for a few of the obols you've found, I can edit what I just wrote. Change the record, if you will.	The player doesn't have enough obols. The Curator encourages them to keep looking. Tells them to look in all the nooks and crannies of the level.
anotherreviveoffer	Ah... Oh dear. Another... Casualty. The offer still stands, by the way. If you're willing to pay the price, then we could forget that that unpleasantness ever happened. But look, I shouldn't really be doing this... So the offer won't be made again.	A second version of the offer to revive someone.
dealwithdeath_accept	Well spent. This is exciting. I... Maybe... But the price has been paid. Well then... Who knew the return fare would be so reasonable? The ferryman will be returning to shore... First I believe! It's up to you to make good choices. Take care not to lead them down that path again. This has been a once only offer.	The player accepts. The Curator takes the money. He's excited. He tears the page from the book he's just been writing with a flourish. He's pleased with himself. He feels powerful and important. He might riff on life and death.
dealwithdeath_refuse	Too good to admit you need help? Your choice... I hope you can live with it.	The player refuses. The Curator is upset.
dealwithdeath_refuseagain	Still holding out? Fair enough. You call the shots after all. I just... Advise, I suppose.	The player refuses. Again.
insufficientobolsagain	Oh, you still haven't found enough obols... That's unfortunate... And careless.	The player doesn't have enough obols for the second time.
eventheoddsatacost	In exchange for a few obols... What do you think?	The Curator suggests it would only be fair to help even the odds with a hint at the cost of obols.
curator4 — Director's Suite
blocked_kate	I thought the idea was that Jamie was more adept with electronics. Surely she didn't allow that to happen on purpose, did she?	The Curator goes to sit at his desk. (Jamie blocked Kate in the corridor and she was killed by Du'Met)
didnotpress_kate	So Kate chose to spare Jamie, and there was me, thinking she had a heart of glass.	The Curator comments on Kate not pressing the button to kill Jamie.
pressed_kate	Ultimately Kate pressed that button to kill Jamie.	The Curator comments on Kate pressing the button to kill Jamie.
suffocation	Maybe it was revenge for when Jamie chose Kate, to suffocate.	The Curator goes to sit at his desk.
suffocation_kill_jamie	Who would blame her, after Jamie chose her to die in the suffocation chamber. I certainly wouldn't.	The Curator goes to sit at his desk.
suffocation_save_jamie	Returning the favor, I suppose. Jamie did choose to save her from suffocating earlier.	The Curator goes to sit at his desk.
suffocation_save_kate	It feels a little unfair, given that Jamie spared her life in the suffocation chamber earlier.	The Curator goes to sit at his desk.
charliediedagain	It's a pity, after our little deal, that you weren't more careful with Charlie. Keep shtum about that, won't you?	The Curator comments on the fact that Charlie died again, after being revived earlier.
erindiedagain	I must say, I thought you would've taken more care of Erin. After our little arrangement. Remember?	The Curator comments on the fact that Erin died again, after being revived earlier.
curator5 — The End
obols_agreed	Listen. That thing earlier, with us tearing a page out of this book. You won't mention that to anyone, will you? Because it could land us in something of a predicament.	The Curator tells the player to not mention their deal to anyone.

Reworked Sequences

This section contains information about sequences, which were moved, replaced or splitted. Empty sequences and copies also are listed here.

Little Hope

Sequence	Subtitles	Dev. note/Description
curator3 — The Crossing
advice_agreedyes	OK. You're in agreement. Clue it is...	The Curator is pleased both players want a clue. (Separated from forgiveclue, not used)
goitaloneMP	You both agree. You're going it alone. Brave. Independent. Possibly foolish. We'll learn soon enough.	The Curator reacts to the refusal of the players to take a hint. (Splitted to advice_agreedno and goitalone)
curator4 — Troubled History
theories	Oh, hello. Are things becoming any clearer for you? The boys have some interesting theories. Could they, as Andrew has suggested, be the reincarnated souls of their historical counterparts? Or maybe you're choosing to believe Daniel's theory... that they're already dead. "My dream was lengthened after life. O, then began the tempest to my soul. I passed, methought, the melancholy flood, With that sour... ferryman... which poets write of, Unto the kingdom of perpetual night." It's possible, I suppose. Maybe the Bus driver can shed some light.	Fade up from black. The Curator seems not to be there...Then he leans backwards from behind a bookcase as if he's just noticed the player(s). The Curator asks if things are becoming any clearer? He walks briskly back to his seat carrying a book which he drops onto the desk. It's 'The Tempest'. The Curator comments on the various theories the characters have dsicussed about what's happening to them. (Splitted to anyclearer, twotheories, danielstheory and tempest)
twotheories	The boys have some interesting theories. Could they, as Andrew has suggested, be the reincarnated souls of their historical counterparts? Or maybe you're choosing to believe Daniel's theory... that they're already dead.	The Curator comments on the various theories the characters have discussed about what's happening to them. (Moved to curator3)
danielstheory	The boys have some interesting theories. Maybe you're choosing to believe Daniel's theory... that they're already dead.	The Curator comments on Daniel's theory that all the characters are dead. (Moved to curator3)
tempest	"My dream was lengthened after life. O, then began the tempest to my soul. I passed, methought, the melahcholy flood, With that sour ferryman... which poets write of, Unto the kingdom of perpetual night..." It's possible, I suppose. Maybe the bus driver can shed some light.	The Curator comments on Daniel's theory that all the characters are dead. (Moved to curator3)

House of Ashes

Sequence	Subtitles	Dev. note/Description
curator2 — Breaking Up
curator2_AllAlive	One by one, their light will be snuffed out. Unless you can find the means to save them...	Curator comments on the story at that point. (Replaced with candleflicker)
curator2_Eric_Dead_V2	It’s inevitable that some lights will flicker and die.	Curator comments on the story at that point. (Replaced with ericcandle)
curator4 — The Well
tripwiretwo	—	The Curator comments on Rachel's and Eric's deaths in mined hallway. (Replaced with DEAD_CHARACTERS)

The Devil in Me

Sequence	Dev. note/Description
curator5 — The End (Empty sequences)
survivors	The Curator mentions the survivors.
solesurvivor	The Curator comments on the sole survivor. 1 survivor (Replaced with solesurvivor_fortune)
somesurvivors	The Curator comments on that there were survivors but at least one death. (Replaced with somesurvivors_fortune)
fortunecharlie	The Curator talks about Charlie's fortune. (Replaced with fortune_charlie)
fortuneerin	The Curator talks about Erin's fortune. (Replaced with fortune_erin)
fortuneerinjamie	The Curator talks about Erin and Jamie. (Replaced with fortune_erinjamie)
fortunejamie	The Curator talks about Jamie's fortune. (Replaced with fortune_jamie)
fortunejamieerin	The Curator talks about Jamie and Erin. (Replaced with fortune_jamieerin)
fortunekate	The Curator talks about Kate's fortune. (Replaced with fortune_kate)
fortunekatemark	The Curator talks about Kate and Mark (Replaced with fortune_katemark)
fortunemark	The Curator talks about Mark's fortune. (Replaced with fortune_mark)
fortunemarkkate	The Curator talks about Mark and Kate. (Replaced with fortune_markkate)

Abandoned sequences

This section contains sequences, which were planned for development, but were abandoned by developers for various reasons.

The Devil in Me

Sequence	Dev. note/Description
curator2 — Blackout
erinalivekissed	The Curator comments on the Jamie and Erin kiss. He mentions the relationship and how its going to be tested.
unkindled	The Curator comments on Jamie and Erin not kissing.
reconciling	The Curator comments on Mark and Kate's relationship. Hinting that they are on the right path to reconcile.
estranged	The Curator comments on Mark and Kate's relationship. Hinting to the fact that its doomed to fail.
rejectederin	The Curator comments on Erin's feeling not been reciprocated.
rejectedjamie	The Curator comments on Jamie's feelings not been reciprocated.
curator3 — Ignition
charlienose	The Curator comments on Charlie getting his nose cut and causing the groundskeeper's death. Maybe a nose pun???
erinsfate_unconsious	He talks ambiguously about Erin being unconcsious in Silver Ash (one player may not know her fate).
erinsfate_dead	He talks ambiguously about Erin's death in Silver Ash (one player may not know her fate).
groundskeeper	He walks away from the fire, still holding the poker. He mentions that some interesting events have happened since the last time they spoke. He mentions how the poor groundskeeper is no longer with us, and mimes his death with the poker. He stops at a leather chair. He places the poker against the side and sits down.
groundskeepercharlie	The Curator comments on Charlie causing the groundskeeper's death in order to save himself.
groundskeeperjamie	The Curator comments on Jamie causing the groundskeeper's death in order to save Charlie.
powers	The Curator says that what just happened (a player death) was really unfortunate. He's toying with an idea. He leans in. He's had an idea. He says that he may just be a note taker, a chronicler etc. but actually he does have some powers that he's not really supposed to exercise. He might riff on this - bigging himself up. He says that if the player will give him a few of the obols that they've collected then he will see if he can 'put things right.'
curator4 — Director's Suite
dwindling	The Curator comments on the crew numbers dwindling.
notmanyleft	The Curator says there aren't many of the crew left now.
twoleft	The Curator comments on there only being 2 crew members remaining.
curator5 — The End
The Curator discusses Lake ending
spectacle	The Curator talks about the boat fight mentioning what a spectacle it was.
boatdilemma	The Curator comments on the choice you had to make between Erin and the Dog.
boatdilemma_hitdog	The Curator comments on the fact that you value human life over animal life.
boatdilemma_hiterin	The Curator smiles. He comments on the fact that you chose to kill Erin.
The Curator discusses Ultimatum ending
mask	He comments on Mark and Kate's interesting predicament.
proposalaccepted	The Curator comments on how they willingly took part in bringing more people to death. He hopes the player can live with their decision.
proposalrefused	He talks about Mark refusing the deal. The Curator says that it was a horrible way for them to die.
The Curator talks about Mark and Kate relationship
backtogether	The Curator talks about Mark and Kate's working out their relationship.
notgoingtohappen	The Curator talks about Mark and Kate's relationship and how it's not something that's going to happen.
The Curator talks about Erin and Jamie relationship
girlfriends	The Curator talks about Jamie and Erin getting together.
The Curator talks about Charlie's death
charliedeath_generic_action	The Curator talks about Charlie's demise from action error.
charliedeath_generic_hiding	The Curator talks about Charlie's demise from hiding failure.
charliedeath_cliffside	The Curator comments on Mark's inability to stay still leading to Charlie's death.
charliedeath_boatfight	The Curator talks about how Charlie got bested on the boat by Du'Met.
The Curator talks about Erin's death
erindeath_generic_action	The Curator talks about Erin's demise from action error.
erindeath_generic_hiding	The Curator talks about Erin's demise from hiding failure.
erindeath_garden	The Curator comments on Erin's death in Stables.
erindeath_boatfight	The Curator talks about how Erin bested on the boat by Du'met.
The Curator talks about Jamie's death
jamiedeath_generic_action	The Curator talks about Jamie's demise from action error.
jamiedeath_generic_hiding	The Curator talks about Jamie's demise from hiding failure.
jamiedeath_rooftop	The Curator mentioned that Jamie died due to Kate being complacent.
jamiedeath_garden	The Curator comments on Jamie's death in Stables.
jamiedeath_boatfight	The Curator talks about how Jamie died on the boat.
The Curator talks about Kate's death
katedeath_generic_action	The Curator talks about Kate's demise from action error.
katedeath_generic_hiding	The Curator talks about Kate's demise from hiding failure.
katedeath_rooftop	The Curator talks about Kate's demise in Rooftop.
katedeath_boatrappel	The Curator talks about Kate's demise, falling from the Lighthouse. He points blame at Mark.
katedeath_boatfight	The Curator talks about Kate being killed on the jetty.
The Curator talks about Mark's death
markdeath_generic_action	The Curator talks about Mark's demise from action error.
markdeath_generic_hiding	The Curator talks about Mark's demise from hiding failure.
markdeath_boatrappel	The Curator talks about Kate failing to catch Mark on the lighthouse.
markdeath_boatdog	The Curator talks about how Mark has met his demise. He blames Kate's inaction to cut him down from the trap.
markdeath_boatfight	The Curator talks about how Mark died on the boat.
The Curator's reaction to Connie's fate
dogrescued	The Curator comments on how the crew saved the dog.
dogdied	The Curator says the dog wasn't so lucky.
The Curator leaves the Repository
timesup	The Curator begins to wrap up.

Storyboards

This section contains information about possible plans and variations of the meetings with the Curator.

House of Ashes

Sequence	Subtitles	Dev. note/Description
curator1 — Cursed
getbook	—	The Curator walks to a bookshelf. His finger brushes past the spines to rest on one marked with gilded arabic letters.
	—	He pulls out a book entitled "HOUSE OF ASHES". A decorative bull's head is embossed under the title.
	I am the Curator of unfinished stories.	The Curator turns to us and opens the book.
	Incomplete tales of lust and loss... hate and forgiveness... life and death. All bound together by one thing...	He strolls back to the desk.
	You.	The Curator THUMPS the book on the table.
lightcandle	—	The Curator lights a candle.
singleplayerchoices	You're alone tonight, I see.	A single MOTH flutters into view and starts circling the candelabra.
	That's very brave of you. Just remember this: every choice you make matters.	The Curator leans closer.
	And if you choose poorly...	The Curator SNATCHES the moth from the air just as its about to blunder into the flame.
	Well. You only have yourself to blame.	The Curator uncups his hand and the moth flutters away.
multiplayerchoices	You'll tread your own paths. Sometimes friends, sometimes enemies.	As the Curator talks, two MOTHS flit into view and start circling the candelabra.
	Your choices will throw you apart, but like moths to the flame, you'll always circle back together.	—
	Choose wisely, little moths, lest your wings be burned.	One moth flutters into the flame and BURNS UP.
finddarkpictures	We'll speak again before...the end.	—
	But I'll always be watching from beyond.	The Curator stands and walks to a picture on the wall. The painting is too dark to make out properly.
	My pictures offer glimpses of possible futures. Seek them out. When you stand at a crossroads in the story, think back on what you've seen on the way.	—
	—	The Curator walks back to the desk and picks up the candelabra.
	Remember that each story you tell is different. No outcome is fixed in place, until you dip your pen for the final flourish.	—
	And by then it's often too late.	The Curator holds the candelabra up to the picture.
	—	The picture shows a U.S. military base in the heart of Baghdad. Underneath, a title reads: "CAMP SLAYER, BAGHDAD. 2003."

The Devil in Me

Sequence	Dev. note/Description
curator1 — The World's Fair Hotel
backstory	The Curator explains his backstory. He’s been working in the repository for a long time. Recording events. It’s a solitary existence. And a lot of book work, but he likes that. It’s important work. And then there was some sort of change and the Curator wasn't alone. There were people who visited him (the player) and helped with the stories that he was recording. The Curator liked this development. Something new, a bit of companionship. Of course there are rules... The Curator tells the player to look out for silver coins. These are called 'obols' They're very old. (Well, they mean a lot to him anyway.) They’re very old – ancient, in fact. The Curator mentions the custom of placing a coin in the mouth of the dead. These silver coins can be found all over the player if you look for them.
lifeordeath_2	The Curator explains that the outcome is in your hands. He can only offer observations. The Curator pushes aside the open book and from his drawer takes out a worn leather journal. He opens it to reveal that it is actually a tablet carrier. The screen lights up with a headshot of Kate. He taps the image. The Curator explains that this is a story about life and death. How many deaths will depend on your actions. He looks around nervously. He says his role is simply to record events. He mustn't overstep boundaries. He seems scared. The Curator gestures to the painting on the wall and gives information about Dark Pictures revealing possible futures. The Curator returns to study the book, preoccupied. The camera pans away to focus on a picture on the wall of the library. The picture shows a trial. As it becomes full screen it animates to life.

Interface

Man of Medan

• In the third meeting:
  • The compass has YES and NO instead of CURIOUS and CONFIDENT alternative options. The alternative answers are Give hint, I prefer surprises, The future's unwritten, I prefer suspense, Don't tell me.
    • Options in released game: player 1 — CURIOUS (Forewarned is forearmed) and CONFIDENT (What will be will be), player 2 — CURIOUS (Let me know) and CONFIDENT (I prefer not to know).

Unrealized ideas

Little Hope

• In the fourth meeting:
  • The Curator's letter opener is in a shape of a sickle.

Unused items

Man of Medan

Sequence	Item	Description
littlehope	Little Hope Book	A book with "Little Hope" inscription and stick figure below it. Slightly different from the book in Little Hope.

Little Hope

Sequence	Item	Description
houseofashes	Parcel (Closed/Opened)	A parcel made out of paper and tied with a rope. The Curator takes House of Ashes book out of it, leaving parcel opened on his desk.

Unused animations

The Devil in Me

Sequence	Type	Description
curator1 — The World's Fair Hotel
mirror	Body Animation	The Curator leaves his bowler hat on the coat rack. (The Curator just walks into the room in the released game)
curator2 — Blackout
upstairs	Body Animation	Long animation on the mezzanine floor.
curator4 — Director's Suite
grimace	Body Animation	The Curator stands near the window and runs his right hand along the glass from the right side to the left. He stops, leans on the window lightly and then takes his hand away. He is grimacing. (The scene in the glass trap stops abruptly, and the Curator was supposed to be seen mimicking the trapped character, cruelly joking about the situation)

Demo Versions

Man of Medan

• In the Gamescom 2018 demo, The Curator can be only heard, he welcomes the player and tells them about consequences of their decisions. The script is similar to the Halloween trailer and the alternative introduction. The moral compass with different style is seen on the screen and the player must choose one option: EMOTIONAL (I tend to let my heart drive my decisions) or RATIONAL (I usually weigh up all the information before I decide).
  • Hello... And welcome... Sometimes we are guided by our heart... and at other times our head. You see... we each make decisions according to our own moral compass... And we have to live with those decisions... or die by them.
    • EMOTIONAL — I do hope you get the outcomes that you want.
    • RATIONAL — You are about to embark on a troublesome journey... a stormy sea... and at times you may find it difficult to know the right thing to do. But you should understand that there is no right... and there is no wrong.

Trivia

Little Hope

• There is no "curator1" folder in the game, all sequences from the first meeting are located in "1976" folder with sequences from Family chapter.
  • In the released game events of the chapter actually occur in 1972.

House of Ashes

• There is no "curator3" folder in the game files, although "curator1", "curator2", "curator4" and "curator5" folders are present. It could mean that developers planned to make five meetings for the game, but deleted the third meeting during the development, leaving only four meetings.