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* DeathWail: Nathan lets out one when he learns that his son has been killed in a car accident.

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* AdaptationalSuperpowerChange: In canon, Jodie's [[HealingHands ability to heal others]] is actually Aiden channeling the healing through her. Here, it is explicitly one of Jodie's powers, and she is able to use it to heal herself.

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* AdaptationalSuperpowerChange: In canon, Jodie's [[HealingHands ability to heal others]] is actually Aiden channeling the healing through her. Here, it is explicitly one of Jodie's powers, and she is able to use it to heal herself. WordOfGod also states that Jodie has minor telekinetic abilities, which are implied in one scene in canon[[note]]in ''The Dinner'', when she forces her apartment door open after Aiden locks her out[[/note]] but otherwise not shown.
* BigNo: Jodie yells out one of these in ''Hauntings'' when she tells Kathleen that something has happened to Nathan's son.



* MindOverMatter: Aiden and Jodie both possess psychokinetic powers. According to WordOfGod, Aiden is the one with more raw power and eventually more finesse, but Jodie is capable of rattling objects with her mind or causing nearby technology to behave strangely when highly emotional.



* ShoutOut: Nathan's son is named Jason, a reference to the character Jason Mars from ''{{VideoGame/Heavy Rain}}''. His appearance when Jodie sees his spirit in ''Hauntings'' (auburn hair and blue eyes) is also lifted from the latter.

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* ShoutOut: Nathan's son is named Jason, a reference to the character Jason Mars from ''{{VideoGame/Heavy Rain}}''. His appearance when Jodie sees his spirit in ''Hauntings'' (auburn hair and blue eyes) is also lifted from the latter.latter.
* SparedByTheAdaptation: Helen Dawkins survives the fateful car accident in this version.

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** Because Nathan has a son instead of a daughter here, the implications of him coming to see Jodie as something of a ReplacementGoldfish are absent.
** The events of ''Hauntings'' occur before Jodie's parents leave her at the [=DPA=] facility indefinitely. This colors Nathan's interactions with Jodie much differently.

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** Because Nathan has a son instead of a daughter here, daughter. This removes the canon implications of him coming to see that he began caring for Jodie due to seeing her as something of a ReplacementGoldfish are absent.
for Laura.
** The events of ''Hauntings'' occur before Jodie's parents leave her at the [=DPA=] facility indefinitely. This indefinitely, which colors Nathan's following interactions with Jodie much differently. While he does care for her on some level, it's still clear that he views her and Aiden as test subjects, and he uses the experiments with them to gain military funding.



* BodyHorror: When Jodie encounters the spirit of Jason Dawkins, ''part of his skull sloughs off'', bringing pieces of flesh and bloodied hair with it.



* DreamingOfThingsToCome: Like in the original story, Jodie has recurring visions of [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt an impending apocalypse]] where she has been separated from Aiden.
* ForegoneConclusion: The nature of Jodie's premonitions means that no matter what she does, she will ''always'' end up losing Aiden. This causes them both no small amount of turmoil.



* GhostlyChill: Entities can make their presence known to the living by making the surrounding air cold, causing nearby individuals' breath to form visible steam.



* ShoutOut: Nathan's son is named Jason, a reference to the character Jason Mars from ''{{VideoGame/Heavy Rain}}''.

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* ShoutOut: Nathan's son is named Jason, a reference to the character Jason Mars from ''{{VideoGame/Heavy Rain}}''. His appearance when Jodie sees his spirit in ''Hauntings'' (auburn hair and blue eyes) is also lifted from the latter.

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* CompositeCharacter: Kathleen mentions having a daughter named Kirsten, implying that she has been combined with Kirsten's unnamed mother in ''The Party''.

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* CompositeCharacter: Kathleen mentions having to Jodie that she has a daughter named Kirsten, implying indicating that she has been combined with Kirsten's unnamed mother in ''The Party''.


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* PromotedToLoveInterest: It is implied that Cole and Kathleen have mutual feelings for each other. In canon, they never interacted enough for any feelings to be apparent.
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** The events of ''Hauntings'' occur before Jodie's parents leave her at the [=DPA=] facility indefinitely. This colors Nathan's interactions with Jodie much differently.



** Nathan has a daughter named Laura in canon. In the rewrite of ''First Interview'', he instead mentions having a son named Jason.

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** Nathan has a daughter named Laura in canon. In the rewrite of ''First Interview'', he instead mentions having a son named Jason.
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** Aiden is shown using his BodySurf abilities in ''The Experiment''. In canon, the (chronological) first time he uses this ability isn't until ''Like Other Girls''.

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** The Holmeses' deceased child is only seen in a picture Jodie can interact with during ''My Imaginary Friend...'' in canon. The rewritten version [[NamedInTheAdaptation gives her a name]], Sarah, and some personality.

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** The Holmeses' deceased child is only seen in a picture Jodie can interact with during ''My Imaginary Friend...'' in canon. The rewritten version [[NamedInTheAdaptation gives her a name]], Sarah, name]] (Sarah) and some personality.



* AdaptationalContextChange:
** The wounds on Jodie's arms during her first interview with Nathan were caused by Sarah, not by the smoke entities.
** Aiden still eavesdrops on a conversation between Philip, Susan and Nathan, as he can optionally do in the game. Rather than Nathan trying to convince them not to abandon Jodie, Susan reiterates that they are not giving up on her, and they are much less willing to leave Jodie in the care of the [=DPA=].
** Rather than a simple test of Jodie and Aiden's abilities, the first experiment is explicitly stated to be a proof of concept for the military.
** Because Nathan has a son instead of a daughter here, the implications of him coming to see Jodie as something of a ReplacementGoldfish are absent.



** Aiden is shown using his BodySurf abilities in ''The Experiment''; in canon, the (chronological) first time he uses this ability isn't until ''Like Other Girls''.

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** Aiden is shown using his BodySurf abilities in ''The Experiment''; in Experiment''. In canon, the (chronological) first time he uses this ability isn't until ''Like Other Girls''.
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* NeverFoundTheBody: The documents Aiden reads in ''The Experiment'' state that this was the case for [[spoiler:Assets Nichols and Gray]].
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* NamedInTheAdaptation:
** The Holmeses' unnamed deceased child is named Sarah.
** General [=McGrath=]'s first name is given as Philip.
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''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls On Tumblr'' is a full rewrite of ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls'' by alcatrazoutpatient, posted under their side blog [[https://www.tumblr.com/beyond-two-worlds beyond-two-worlds]].

In addition to introducing entirely new plot elements, the rewrite [[AdaptationExpansion expands on elements that the author felt were underused or poorly developed in the original story]], including [[WhatCouldHaveBeen content that was removed from the game during development]]. The Tumblr poll function is used to implement real-time player choices, much like the original game.

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''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls On Tumblr'' is a full rewrite of ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls'' by alcatrazoutpatient, posted under their side blog [[https://www.tumblr.com/beyond-two-worlds beyond-two-worlds]].

beyond-two-worlds]]. As the name implies, it's a hybrid between a LetsPlay and a [[FanFic fanfic]], using the Tumblr poll function to implement real-time player choices.

In addition to introducing entirely new plot elements, the rewrite [[AdaptationExpansion expands on elements that the author felt were underused or poorly developed in the original story]], including [[WhatCouldHaveBeen content that was removed from the game during development]]. The Tumblr poll function is used to implement real-time player choices, much like the original game.
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** General [=McGrath=] and a twenty-something Ryan Clayton, still in the army, make their first appearance in ''The Experiment''. In the original game, Ryan did not appear until ''Separation'', while [=McGrath=] first appeared in ''Briefing''.
** [[spoiler:The names of Jonathan Nichols and Norah Gray appear in documents seen in ''The Experiment'', fifteen chapters before they are ever mentioned by name in canon.]]

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** General [=McGrath=] and a twenty-something Ryan Clayton, still in the army, make their first appearance in ''The Experiment''. In the original game, Ryan did not appear until ''Separation'', ''Separation''[[note]]in the chronological order; in the original order his first appearance was in ''The Embassy''[[/note]] while [=McGrath=] first appeared in ''Briefing''.
** [[spoiler:The Aiden is shown using his BodySurf abilities in ''The Experiment''; in canon, the (chronological) first time he uses this ability isn't until ''Like Other Girls''.
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names of Jonathan [[spoiler:Jonathan Nichols and Norah Gray Gray]] appear in documents seen in ''The Experiment'', fifteen chapters before they are ever mentioned by name in canon.]]
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** In the original game, Philip Holmes was emotionally abusive to young Jodie and denied Aiden's existence and actions as just "stories" she made up. In the rewrite, Philip is kind and loving, playing with Jodie before her first night at the [=DPA=] facility and being reluctant to leave her there. He also snaps at Nathan for calling Jodie and Aiden "subjects," showing that despite his fear of what's happening, he is concerned for them both.

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** In the original game, Philip Holmes was emotionally abusive to young Jodie and denied Aiden's existence and actions as just "stories" she made up. In the rewrite, Philip is kind and loving, playing with Jodie before her first night at the [=DPA=] facility and being reluctant to leave her there. He also snaps at Nathan for calling and reminds him that Jodie and Aiden are not "subjects," showing that despite his fear of what's happening, he is concerned for them both.

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** In the original game, Philip Holmes was emotionally abusive to young Jodie. In the rewrite, Philip is kind and loving, playing with Jodie before her first night at the [=DPA=] facility and being reluctant to leave her there.

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** In the original game, Philip Holmes was emotionally abusive to young Jodie.Jodie and denied Aiden's existence and actions as just "stories" she made up. In the rewrite, Philip is kind and loving, playing with Jodie before her first night at the [=DPA=] facility and being reluctant to leave her there. He also snaps at Nathan for calling Jodie and Aiden "subjects," showing that despite his fear of what's happening, he is concerned for them both.


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* TheResenter: The ghost of Sarah resents Jodie for "stealing" her life and parents from her. This leads her to attack Jodie and follow her to the [=DPA=] facility on her first night.
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** Nathan has a daughter named Laura in canon. In the rewrite of ''First Interview'', he instead mentions having a son named Jason.

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** Nathan has a daughter named Laura in canon. In the rewrite of ''First Interview'', he instead mentions having a son named Jason.Jason.
* ShoutOut: Nathan's son is named Jason, a reference to the character Jason Mars from ''{{VideoGame/Heavy Rain}}''.
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* AdaptationalNiceGuy: The author has stated that one of their intentions behind the rewrite is to make certain characters much more likable than their canon counterparts.
** In the original game, Philip Holmes was emotionally abusive to young Jodie. In the rewrite, Philip is kind and loving, playing with Jodie before her first night at the [=DPA=] facility and being reluctant to leave her there.
** Ryan attempts to comfort a distressed Jodie in ''The Experiment''. This is the exact ''opposite'' of what his canon counterpart does when he comes to claim her for the [=CIA=] eight years later.

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!!''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls on Tumblr'' contains examples of:

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* CompositeCharacter: Kathleen mentions having a daughter named Kirsten, implying that she has been combined with Kirsten's unnamed mother in ''The Party''.
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** The rewrite gives Aiden more personality and shows some events from his point of view.

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** The Aiden is given more personality, and the rewrite gives Aiden more personality and shows some events from his point of view.
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* AdaptationalSuperpowerChange: In canon, Jodie's [[HealingHands ability to heal others]] is actually Aiden channeling the healing through her. Here, it is explicitly one of Jodie's powers, and she is able to use it to heal herself.



---> ''"I can make stuff move all the time and I don't see this guy coming to study '''me'''."''

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---> ''"I can make stuff move all the time and I don't see this guy coming to study '''me'''."''"''
* GenderFlip:
** The gender of the Holmeses' deceased child was never stated in the original game. Here, the child is female.
** Nathan has a daughter named Laura in canon. In the rewrite of ''First Interview'', he instead mentions having a son named Jason.
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** [[spoiler:The names of Jonathan Nichols and Norah Gray appear in documents seen in ''The Experiment'', fifteen chapters before they are mentioned by name.]]

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** [[spoiler:The names of Jonathan Nichols and Norah Gray appear in documents seen in ''The Experiment'', fifteen chapters before they are ever mentioned by name.name in canon.]]
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** DeadpanSnarker: Aiden gets in his fair share of snarky comments.

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** * DeadpanSnarker: Aiden gets in his fair share of snarky comments.
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--> ''while Nathan is telling Jodie about an experiment where a table moved seemingly on its own''

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--> ''while ''(while Nathan is telling Jodie about an experiment where a table moved seemingly on its own''own)''

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''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls on Tumblr'' is a full rewrite of ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls'' by alcatrazoutpatient, posted under their side blog beyond-two-worlds.

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''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls on On Tumblr'' is a full rewrite of ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls'' by alcatrazoutpatient, posted under their side blog beyond-two-worlds.
[[https://www.tumblr.com/beyond-two-worlds beyond-two-worlds]].



** The rewrite gives Aiden more personality and shows some events from his point of view.



** Kathleen appears in ''First Night'', two chapters before she appeared in the original game.

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** Kathleen appears in ''First Night'', two chapters before she appeared in the original game.game.
** General [=McGrath=] and a twenty-something Ryan Clayton, still in the army, make their first appearance in ''The Experiment''. In the original game, Ryan did not appear until ''Separation'', while [=McGrath=] first appeared in ''Briefing''.
** DeadpanSnarker: Aiden gets in his fair share of snarky comments.
--> ''while Nathan is telling Jodie about an experiment where a table moved seemingly on its own''
---> ''"I can make stuff move all the time and I don't see this guy coming to study '''me'''."''
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** The Holmeses' deceased child is only seen in a picture Jodie can interact with during ''My Imaginary Friend...'' in canon. The rewritten version [[AdaptationalGenderIdentity gives her]] [[NamedInTheAdaptation a name]], Sarah, and some personality.

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** The Holmeses' deceased child is only seen in a picture Jodie can interact with during ''My Imaginary Friend...'' in canon. The rewritten version [[AdaptationalGenderIdentity gives her]] [[NamedInTheAdaptation gives her a name]], Sarah, and some personality.

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''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls on Tumblr'' is a full rewrite of [[VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls]] by alcatrazoutpatient, posted under their side blog beyond-two-worlds. In addition to introducing entirely new plot elements, the rewrite [[AdaptationExpansion expands on elements that the author felt were underused or poorly developed in the original story]], including [[WhatCouldHaveBeen content that was removed from the game during development]]. The Tumblr poll function is used to implement real-time player choices, much like the original game.

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''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls on Tumblr'' is a full rewrite of [[VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls]] ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls'' by alcatrazoutpatient, posted under their side blog beyond-two-worlds. beyond-two-worlds.

In addition to introducing entirely new plot elements, the rewrite [[AdaptationExpansion expands on elements that the author felt were underused or poorly developed in the original story]], including [[WhatCouldHaveBeen content that was removed from the game during development]]. The Tumblr poll function is used to implement real-time player choices, much like the original game.
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''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls on Tumblr'' is a full rewrite of [[VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls]] by alcatrazoutpatient, posted under their side blog beyond-two-worlds. In addition to introducing entirely new plot elements, the rewrite [[AdaptationExpansion expands on elements that the author felt were underused or poorly developed in the original story]], including [[WhatCouldHaveBeen content that was removed from the game during development]]. The Tumblr poll function is used to implement real-time player choices, much like the original game.

The rewrite began on October 24, 2023, and is currently ongoing.

'''Beware of unmarked spoilers.'''

!!''Let's Play Beyond: Two Souls on Tumblr'' contains examples of:
* AdaptationExpansion:
** The Holmeses' deceased child is only seen in a picture Jodie can interact with during ''My Imaginary Friend...'' in canon. The rewritten version [[AdaptationalGenderIdentity gives her]] [[NamedInTheAdaptation a name]], Sarah, and some personality.
** The Department of Paranormal Activity's relationship with the military is shown much earlier than in the original game, and is given more depth.
** Minor character Kathleen, who only appeared in the canon version of ''The Experiment'', is given more personality and interacts more with Cole, Nathan and Jodie. The author has also said they plan to make her a recurring character.
** The documents Aiden and Jodie are tasked with reading in ''The Experiment'' mention the destruction of a condenser in Paris, France. This is inspired by unused concept art for the original game, which depicts a French condenser.
* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance:
** Kathleen appears in ''First Night'', two chapters before she appeared in the original game.

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