History WebVideo / TacticalCupcakes

* BottomlessMagazines: No matter how many times a character shoots in a song, guns almost never run out of ammo. "Almost", as the ''[[https://youtu.be/L2h0kM2ecv4 Two Hearts]]'' episode shows Updike and Fever just so happen to run out of ammo as soon as the previous rap battle ended.

* ShipTease: Ice Cream Cake [[note]]T.C. and Sarvente[[/note]] is touched on in several videos, most notably [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_o3WPhHmxk here]].

* AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent: Senpai, Sarvente, Sky, and DRIP SPIRIT have all had playable appearances in the series. The BETADCIU [[note]]But Every Turn A Different Character Is Used[[/note]] videos are this taken up to eleven.

* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Despite her talent, T.C. is quick to make jokes and sarcastic comments at her own expense.

** In a [[https://youtu.be/NsR7JuLnkcE Heartbass BETADCIU]], featuring different FNF canon and headcanon ships, Cassette Girl is paired with T.C., hinting them being a possible couple in LORE.

* SurpriseCreepy: True to [[VideoGame/FridayNightFunkin the game this series is based on]], episodes can quickly jump from lighthearted humor to flat out horror with the appearances of Lia, the various [[EnemyWithin SOMETHINGS]], [[spoiler: [[BodyHorror Tanrie]],]] and so on.

* PutOnABus: [[spoiler:Sarvente and Ruv as of "[=Parish LOREmix=]",thanks to the FanworkBan on ''Mid-Fight Masses'' content.]]

* BottomlessMagazines: No matter how many times a character shoots in a song, guns almost never run out of ammo. "Almost", as the "Two Hearts" episode shows Updike and Fever just so happen to run out of ammo as soon as the previous rap battle ended.

* BrickJoke: In the ''GTFO'' video against Lia, T.C. fails to escape through a boarded-up window [[{{VideoGame/Runescape}} because her agility level isn't high enough]]. Much later in ''Down Bad'' she does advance an agility level, prompting a textbox telling her she can navigate boarded-up window shortcuts.

* ChekhovsGun: In "Just Fluff", Updike turns off his phone to focus on spending time with [[spoiler: Cloud]], leaving him oblivious to what's going on at work, until he sees that [[spoiler: Smiler]] has breached Greater Good's containment.

** In "Reflection", Skylar is asked about her absence, after helping defeat Lia in a mall. It cuts to a flashback, as she tells them how she encountered SOMETHING HEARTBREAKING as a consequence of using her manifest powers.
* GenderBender: In an early episode, Ruv accidentally orders the wrong drink at a pub, which turns out to be a gender swap potion that turns him into a woman. Fortunately, it doesn't take long for Sarvente to [[MagicAntidote reverse the effects with an antidote.]]

* OnlyAFleshWound: In the ''Takeover'' video, [[spoiler: Updike shoots Ruv in the leg to stop him from fighting. Likely justified, as Ruv is stronger than a regular human.]]

** In a "Heartbass" BETADCIU, featuring different FNF canon and headcanon ships, Cassette Girl is paired with T.C., hinting them being a possible couple in LORE.

* GenderEqualEnsemble: The LORE Friends consist of 3 girls (T.C., Sarvente and Skylar) and 3 boys (Senpai, Tankman and Ruv). Even after [[PutOnABus Sarvente and Ruv's departure]], the gang is still gender-equal, with T.C. and Skylar being the 2 girls and Senpai and Tankman being the 2 boys.

** In her streams IRL, she tends to start streams with "Ah hello" in a high pitched voice.

* VillainEpisode: DRIP SPIRIT, Lia, and Updike all have episodes dedicated to their own adventures, some of which don't even mention the protagonists. [[VillainShoes Most have the antagonist themself staring as the player in songs.]]

Has a mod based on the LORE series called ''[[https://gamebanana.com/mods/328941 Muted Melodies]]'', which sees T.C. meeting [[VideoGame/FridayNightFunkin Boyfriend and Girlfriend]].

* GenderEqualEnsemble: The LORE Friends consist of 3 girls (T.C., Sarvente and Skylar) and 3 boys (Senpai, Tankman and Ruv).

* BackFromTheDead}}: The DRIP SPIRIT manages to defeat T.C. while possessing Sky, but with the help of King it doesn't stick.

* Wham ine: When T.C. is being beat down by [[spoiler: a Drip-possessed Sarvente.]]

* {{Adaptational Heroism}}: Several characters who were antagonistic in their sources go on to become close friends of T.C., most notably Senpai, [[VideoGame/MidFightMasses Sarvente]] and [[VideoGame/VSSky Sky]].

* {{All Just A Dream}}: Sky's abilities allow her to share dreams with other people, leading to several episodes taking place entirely inside a dream.
* {{And Now For Someone Completely Different}}: Senpai, Sarvente, Sky, and DRIP SPIRIT have all had playable appearances in the series. The BETADCIU [[note]]But Every Turn A Different Character Is Used[[/note]] videos are this taken up to eleven.
* {{Arch Enemy}}: While T.C. is quick to make friends or acquaintances out of the people she encounters, DRIP SPIRIT is someone she tries to avoid whenever possible. The Drip is even considered to be her biggest weakness.

* {{Back From The Dead}}: The DRIP SPIRIT manages to defeat T.C. while possessing Sky, but with the help of King it doesn't stick.

* {{Battle Rapping}}: A staple of the series.
* {{Big Bad}}: The DRIP SPIRIT is a recurring enemy who often possesses the main characters and turns them against each other.
* {{Bilingual Dialogue}}: T.C. is selectively mute and usually speaks through sign language. Most of the cast understands it well enough, though there are some exceptions like Tankman.
* {{Bland Name Product}}: In one video, [[{{WebAnimation/Tankmen}} Tankman]] invites Senpai over for a game of [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Extravagant Destruction Siblings]].
* {{Breaking the Fourth Wall}}: T.C., Senpai, and DRIP SPIRIT all frequently make jokes referencing the fact that they're in a game/youtube video.
* {{Brick Joke}}: In the ''GTFO'' video against Lia, T.C. fails to escape through a boarded-up window [[{{VideoGame/Runescape}} because her agility level isn't high enough]]. Much later in ''Down Bad'' she does advance an agility level, prompting a textbox telling her she can navigate boarded-up window shortcuts.
* {{Chekhovs Skill}}: Sarvente teaching T.C. the exorcism song ''Parish'' comes in handy [[spoiler:when the former ends up being possessed.]]
* {{Defeat Equals Friendship}}: Most of T.C.'s enemies don't stay enemies for long, with even a ruthless gang member [[note]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3qbBAq4PFE Rosie]][[/note]] giving her an honorary spot in the gang.

* {{Demonic Possession}}: The fate of anyone attacked by the DRIP SPIRIT.

* {{Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu}}: Did you just beat Death [[note]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTIl92iQSu0 King]][[/note]] in a rap battle?
* {{Duels Decide Everything}}: Almost all conflict in the series tends to be resolved through rap battles.

* {{Gender Bender}}: In an early episode, Ruv accidentally orders the wrong drink at a pub, which turns out to be a gender swap potion that turns him into a woman. Fortunately, it doesn't take long for Sarvente to [[MagicAntidote reverse the effects with an antidote.]]

* {{Giant Space Flea From Nowhere}}: [[VideoGame/ZardysMaze Zardy]] suddenly confronts T.C. in ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ3GphEHwO4 Bushwhack]]'' as she's making her way home. He's not implied to exist anywhere else in the series, and T.C. doesn't bring up the encounter afterward.
* {{Guns Are Worthless}}: Though used multiple times in LORE's dramatic moments, guns usually don't bring the user's desired outcome. The most notable example being that the targets almost always [[DodgeTheBullet dodge the bullets when shot at]], or are [[DeusexMachina saved through luck.]]
* {{Heel Face Turn}}: Many of the characters T.C. raps against decide to become friends with her after their loss.
* {{Heroic Self Deprecation}}: Despite her talent, T.C. is quick to make jokes and sarcastic comments at her own expense.
* {{Killed Off For Real}}: [[spoiler:[[VideoGame/SmokeEmOutStruggle Garcello]] is killed by his smoking habit]] in the mod featuring him, and afterwards only appears [[spoiler:as a ghost.]]
* {{Lampshade Hanging}}: One RunningGag in the series is T.C. talking about the plot of the current video and a second character chiming in [[SliceOfLife asking what plot she's talking about]].

* {{Medium Awareness}}: Most of the characters know they're in a game/video and will often make jokes about both.
* {{Noodle Incident}}: A few videos mention the friend group taking a trip to [[{{Website/Newgrounds}} NewFairGrounds]], but never go into detail.
* {{Oh Crap}}: In the Run video, when T.C. realizes she's outmatched.

* {{Only A Flesh Wound}}: In the ''Takeover'' video, [[spoiler: Updike shoots Ruv in the leg to stop him from fighting. Likely justified, as Ruv is stronger than a regular human.]]
* {{Punctuated For Emphasis}}: In the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta7xEN2I8jo&t=319s remastered DRIP SPIRIT week]]:

* {{Red Herring}}: The "very important item" Taki wants retrieved [[spoiler: is simply a rubber duck he kept as a childhood memento, named 'Dukki'.]]
* {{Ship Tease}}: Ice Cream Cake [[note]]T.C. and Sarvente[[/note]] is touched on in several videos, most notably [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_o3WPhHmxk here]].

* {{Shout Out}}: T.C. is a huge fan of the games ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie'' and ''{{VideoGame/Omori}}'', and her spritesheet has multiple references to both, as well as her experiences with [[{{VideoGame/Runescape}} Runescape and Runescape Classic]].

* {{Sudden Video Game Moment}}: In ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnrGGkynRKc Down Bad]]'', a notification appears saying that T.C. [[{{VideoGame/Runescape}} advanced an agility level]] after avoiding a swipe from Lia's knife.
* {{Surprise Creepy}}: True to [[VideoGame/FridayNightFunkin the game this series is based on]], episodes can quickly jump from lighthearted humor to flat out horror with the appearances of Lia, the various [[EnemyWithin SOMETHINGS]], [[spoiler: [[BodyHorror Tanrie]],]] and so on.
* {{Surprisingly Realistic Outcome}}: When Ruv approaches Updike and Lia to force them out of the church. [[spoiler: As strong as he is, he's unarmed and they both have weapons, so Updike simply shoots him before he can do anything.]]
* {{The City Narrows}}: Several misfortunes have occurred in alleyways in LORE, often being major (and spoiler heavy) moments, including: [[spoiler:Garcello's death]], [[spoiler: T.C.'s first encounter with Updike]], and several moments relating to DRIP SPIRIT.
* {{Vile Villain Saccharine Show}}: The series is mostly a lighthearted slice of life, but the antagonists are generally dangerous killers or personal demons, and (aside from DRIP SPIRIT) usually have little in the way of comedic traits to lighten the mood.
* {{Weirdness Magnet}}: With the wide and often bizarre range of characters featured in the game and its mods, T.C. easily counts as this.
* {{Wham Line}}: When T.C. is being beat down by [[spoiler: a Drip-possessed Sarvente.]]

* {{Where The Hell Is Springfield}}: LORE has no confirmed location, with hints of American, British, and sometimes even Australian culture. Likely influenced by Tactical Cupcakes herself being an [[CreatorProvincialism Englishwoman who lives in America.]]
* {{Yandere}}: Several examples, such as Sky (at first), Nekofreak, and [[VideoGame/DokiDokiLiteratureClub Monika]].

* {{And Now For Someone Completely Different}}: Senpai, Sarvente, Sky, and DRIP SPIRIT have all had playable appearances in the series. The BETADCIU [[note]]But Every Turn A Different Character Is Used[[/note]] videos are this taken UpToEleven.

* {{GenderBender}}: In an early episode, Ruv accidentally orders the wrong drink at a pub, which turns out to be a gender swap potion that turns him into a woman. Fortunately, it doesn't take long for Sarvente to [[MagicAntidote reverse the effects with an antidote.]]