Trivia / Tactical Cupcakes

• Acting for Two: T.C. provides the "voice" for several characters aside from her own, ^list Kazooie and Canary Mary, Frisk, Sans, and Muffet, Sunny, Basil, Aubrey, Mari, Sweetheart, STRANGER, and SOMETHING, Garcelle, Cassandra, and Chill Sky. leading to this trope whenever they feature in a video.
• Approval of God: T.C. likes to show off fanart of her characters on her YouTube channel's community tab.
  • On streams, T.C. occasionally showcases fanmade LORE/Muted Melodies inspired covers and songs.
  • T.C. is overall very open to fancontent and discussions, with the official Discord server containing channels for discussions and theories, memes, fanart, and incorrect quotes. T.C. often shows approval when such new content emerges. This also includes entries to LORE's TV Trope's page, which T.C. always promotes at the end of her streams.
  • LORE features the work of many FNF mod creators, with many stating their support for their work's portrayal.
    • CesarFever, creator of Friday Night Fever.
    • Pr1ncessavar0se, creator of Vs Kofi.
    • Aku, creator of Vs Kyu.
    • Astro_Galaxy, creator of the current Updike sprites.
    • Vinxie, a creator of Hating Simulator - School Conflict, featuring Zakk.
    • JOKINN & Lizzy Strawberry, creators of Friday Night Villainy, featuring Marco and Aileen.
    • 甘平 (also known as Kanpei), creator of Lily In Grave, featuring Lily Engrave.
    • Pneuma The Aegis, creator of Midnight Memorabillia, featuring Midnight.
    • MISSINGNO/MANGOKA, creator of Vs..., featuring Nameless Girl
• Ascended Fanon: Cloud being Updike's adoptive daughter was inspired by a commenter's response to a community post, posted March of 2022, wherein T.C. asked fans for their LORE headcanons. Later, the episode Howdy Cloudy made the headcanon official in LORE.
• Exiled from Continuity: As a result of controversy surrounding their creator, characters Radi and Lofie would ultimately end up victims of this trope and will no longer be present in any future content on T.C.'s channel.
• Inspiration for the Work:
  • The Greater Good's portrayal in LORE is heavily inspired by the SCP Foundation, given that both organisations already have similar purpose.
    • Dr. Kofi, due to having similar "respawning" abilities and personality, is written to be the "Greater Good version of Dr. Bright", a famous OC originating from SCP.
    • In SCP, the name can be an acronym for "Secure, Contain, Protect" or "Special Containment Procedures". LORE emulates this by having TGG also stand for "Testing and Gating Guidelines".
    • The Greater Good has been referred to as a "foundation", a reference to the name "SCP Foundation".
• Real Life Writes the Plot: Due to the creator of Mid Fight Masses no longer wanting content made about their mod, Sarvente and Ruv had to be written out, despite their major roles. Additionally, DRIP SPIRIT's Selever design had to be scrapped.
• Role-Ending Misdemeanor: Due to controversy regarding their creator, Radi and Lofie were written out of the story.
• What Could Have Been:
  • The other characters from VS Nekofreak were planned to feature as antagonists alongside Lia, but she was the only one to make it into LORE.
  • Each of the LORE FRIENDS were going to have their own antagonist, with Sarvente having Taki from Friday Night Fever. However, fans liked the portrayal of Taki enough that the story was rewritten to have them redeemed.
  • Singe from Singe and Sear was originally going to appear in LORE, with the final video being the first appearance of the Ghost Twins instead.
  • Updike and Ruv were originally going to have their rivalry end in a different way before Ruv and Sarv were ultimately cast out of LORE. Updike would have been revealed to be chasing after Ruv because he was assumed to be the reason Cloud's biological parents are dead, thus leading Updike to adopt her, though Ruv would convince him otherwise and eventually fight a different creature Updike was hunting before going their separate ways and Updike never going after Ruv again.
  • An episode featuring an Accelerant cover between Updike, Cloud, and Smiler was planned, wherein Updike would teach Cloud how to use a gun to defend herself. Due to the lack of a MIDI, the cover couldn't be made and the episode was cut.
  • In a Mask Off cover between Skilor, Skylar, and SOMETHING HEARTBREAKING, the bridge of the song has the characters briefly sing Manifest. In the original, the bridge has the opponent sing actual lyrics. It was originally planned that SOMETHING HEARTBREAKING, being voiced by T.C., would sing a cover of these lyrics. But being disappointed with the cover, it was rewritten with Manifest. However, the cover wasn't completely trashed, as they were still included in a later Mask Off BETADCIU.
  • Grace (Soft Mod Girlfriend) was planned to appear in an arc, wherein DRIP SPIRIT had dimension hopped to meet Alexis. In this version, they would travel to the Soft Mod's universe and meet Grace. Afterwards, Grace would travel with them and later become Senpai's love interest.
  • Before Iron Valiance LOREmix was made, originally Tricky was going to appear and Updike and Radi would have fought him off together.
• Word of God:
  • T.C. is immune to corruption and THE DRIP, but as a trade-off can't do anything to reverse them in anyone else.
  • T.C.'s immunity to fate allows her to "not succumb", in this state she cannot hear the outside world as well compared to her normal state.
  • Most of the cast have had their ages confirmed outside of the series.
    • Senpai is 25
    • Sarvente is unknown, likely very old as a demon but mentally in her mid thirties
    • Sky is 22
    • Ruv is the same as Sarvente
    • Garcello is 26
    • DRIP SPIRIT is ageless, but as personality goes mentally the same as their first host, Senpai
    • Lia's 23
    • Rosie is 21
    • Tankman's canon age is unknown, but in LORE he's mid-thirties
    • Updike is 24 canonically, but is in his thirties in LORE
    • Taki is an enigma
    • Alexis is 28
    • Cloud is currently 16, with her birthday on July 14th
  • DRIP SPIRIT's favourite drink is G Fuel.
  • DRIP SPIRIT's favorite cookies are SUPREME Oreos.
  • DRIP SPIRIT is forklift certified.
  • DRIP SPIRIT has 70 alternative accounts.
  • SOMETHING HEARTBREAKING’s favourite food is a banana split.
  • Skylar and Senpai are left-handed.
  • Senpai enjoys reading newspapers and doing word searches and crosswords.
    • Tankman is more a fan of the funnies.
  • T.C. likes chocolate chip cookies, shortbread cookies and thin mints.
  • Senpai's favorite cookies are social tea biscuits.
  • Tankman's favorite cookies are butterscotch cookies.
  • Cloud's favorite snack is S'mores.
  • According to Dibs_on_Pibs, the creator of Cloud, Cloud's full name is "Cloud Nine". In LORE, due to Cloud being adopted by Updike, "Nine" is a dead surname adapted as a middle name. Thus, her full name in LORE is "Cloud Nine Updike".
  • If Skylar were to be corrupted, SOMETHING HEARTBREAKING may choose to adapt an Enemy Mine mindset and help her fight it off, acting like Soul Boyfriend and waking her up from her comatose state.
  • T.C. has many variants, whether created by her or fanmade, thus leading to there being an official field guide where all of the known T.C. variants are located. (Note that every variant is immune to fate, prefers cats over dogs, is gay and loves Banjo-Kazooie).
    • Original T.C. is the main T.C., usually the default PNG-Tuber whenever T.C. streams and the main protagonist in nearly every T.C. video, also has a Halo PNG-Tuber which is used for "extra protection" during streams. Is also the variant seen sitting on the speakers.
    • B-Side T.C. (also known as Taevia Ceikup) has been used in a semi-canon LORE episode in which T.C. encounters her via a dream. Shares personality traits and looks to Aevia from Pokémon Rejuvenation, though has a shiny charm necklace. Currently has a PNG-Tuber and features in a couple of videos, having her own unique voice. Taevia's reference sheet can be found here.
    • D-Side T.C. (also known as Temporal Cupcakes) is a time traveler with white hair, a jacket, boots and the ice key as a necklace, who despite her struggles, manages to keep chill under most circumstances. D-Side T.C. comes from a bad future and is generally tired but surprised that the present's main concern is singing contests. D-Side T.C. has several wounds due to being attacked with her white hair being a result of "not-succumbing" several times over. D-Side T.C. currently has a PNG-Tuber but lacks any videos accompanying her, but she does has a unique voice.
    • B3 T.C. (also known as Titanium Cupcakes) is a worker drone that looks very similar to Uzi from Murder Drones, whilst also having a silver jiggy necklace. B3 T.C. doesn't share much of the traits Uzi has, seemingly tolerating humans and not wishing to bring them any harm. B3 T.C. has a unique voice and has appeared in a handful of videos and is the first of the alternate versions of T.C. to have a PNG-Tuber made for it. B3 T.C. is also the first T.C. variant to have two PNG-Tubers, one for when happy and one for when sad. B3 T.C.'s normal PNG-Tuber is used whenever robot media is involved on her T.C.'s streams and her sad one is used when T.C. sees "No Escape!" and robot media in the same game or mod. B3 T.C was made by users Aruichi Rui and JOKinn. Also has a speakers sprite.
    • Soft T.C. (also known as Timid Cupcakes) has been used in a couple of videos, having her own LORE mini-series in which she dates a Soft version of Skylar who wears a diamond jiggy to match Soft T.C.'s gold one. Soft T.C. dons a pink shirt and beanie, which T.C. has clarified as her Splatoon 2 gear and seems to be friends with a Soft LORE!Senpai before him seemingly snapping in Zakk.
    • Gacha T.C. is a sprite of T.C. in the style of Gacha Life, the sprite was created by user Farugo Br.
    • Genshin T.C. (also known as Traveler Cupcakes) is a variant that dons inspirations from Genshin Impact, created by user Aruichi Rui. T.C. has her pink hair wrapped in a ponytail, sporting a new outfit and weaponry in some appearances. Seemingly being an Anemo Travler. Currently has a PNG-Tuber and a few videos accompanying her.
    • Gallant T.C. is a commission by Banbuds in reference to an AU made by user Detective Doomy, T.C. dons a brand new outfit which has similar color schemes to the original T.C.'s original outfit except donning boots, a scarf, a red beanie and a huge red spear amongst other things.
    • Lullaby T.C. is a version of T.C. that dons a similar appearance to Girlfriend's appearance from the Hypno's Lullaby Mod. Wearing a similar red beanie, shirt, jacket, pants, but ditching the heels.
    • Minus T.C. (also known as Tranquil Cupcakes) is an angelic figure that's appearance is based on T.C.'s icon, sporting a pink beanie, pink face and pink limbs with a jiggy hairpiece and a shiny charm necklace. Minus T.C. wears a shirt reminiscent of the lesbian flag with a navy blue jacket not unlike Original T.C.'s navy blue shirt.
    • Paper Jam Panic T.C. is a sketch made by Blanky_ creator of the Paper Jam Panic Mod in which T.C. has a paper-like appearance, matching the style of the mod in question.
    • Heathers T.C. is a version of T.C. inspired by bb-panzu's FNF mod of the Heathers musical. Heathers T.C.'s video appearance can be found here and her poses can be found here.
    • Plush T.C. is a joke variant that is based on the plushies of the video game OMORI. T.C. is now styled in that of a plushie, with shorter limbs and is drastically decreased in height.. Plush T.C.'s outlines were done by user Lillian Craig. and colored in by T.C. herself.
    • Doki T.C. is variant that dons the school uniform of the students in Doki Doki Literature Club!, Doki T.C. also is in two styles: The FNF Doki T.C. was created by user Lillian Craig while the other, was commissioned long ago and made into a PNG-Tuber. This version of T.C. matches the original artstyle of DDLC and dons casual wear that much like Soft T.C, is based off her gear in Splatoon 2. The Doki PNG-Tuber is used on stream whenever DDLC related media shows up.
    • Trespasser T.C. (also known as Trespasser Cupcakes) is a variant of T.C. featured in Friday Night Villainy by JOKinn. She is drawn to match the artstyle in the mod wearing a slightly different outfit with a pink shirt, longer sleeves and different shoes. Trespasser T.C. has an accompanying PNG-Tuber which is used on streams whenever T.C. plays or sees Friday Night Villainy related content. In the mod, Trespasser T.C. sings in a cover of the song "Toxic Mishap", named "Tactical Mishap".
    • Pixel/Week 6 T.C. is a variant created by user LinkstormZ based off the pixel sprites in FNF Week 6. T.C. has unique fighting poses that are based of Tekken character Jin Kazama. Pixel T.C. is featured in this video in which she fights off against Sensei.
    • Hating Simulator - School Conflict T.C. is a barista that sits patiently in the background bopping her head to the battle between Zakk, Senpai and BF. She dons her usual look whilst also wearing a tan apron.
    • Pokémon (Pixel) T.C. (also known as Trainer Cupcakes) is a variant of T.C. that is a sprite edit of Aevia from Pokémon Rejuvenation. This version of T.C. has an overworld and trainer sprite and wears her usual outfit.
    • Move n' Groove T.C. is an upcoming version of T.C. that dons a unique outfit revealing her abs. She also is missing her beanie, with her pink hair tied into a ponytail. Makes an appearance in the mod of the same name and is seen lifting weights.
    • Undertale T.C. is a variant that dons the pixel artstyle of Undertale and also is in black and white to match that of an Undertale battle sprite. More sprites can be found in this video. T.C. has access to golden feathers which she can use to block incoming attacks which she does in the video. She also has a "Check" description:
    • "TACTICAL CUPCAKES ATK 64 DEF 64, Despite everything, she's raring to go. She only has so many golden feathers... =)".
    • Handziverse T.C. is a variant featured in FNF Handziverse by Handzy. T.C. is drawn to match the artstyle wearing her usual outfit. T.C. herself has stated that the sprite is closest to her irl height of 5'10 due to how tall the sprite is.
    • OMORI T.C. is a variant that dons the pencil drawn artstyle of OMORI and some added stars to her beanie. T.C.'s sprite is in the neutral state and is completely black and white to match OMORI's battle sprites.
    • Fun-Sized T.C. is a variant created by user JustSonrio where T.C. is shrunk down to Boyfriend's size, though maintains her usual looks besides that.
    • Epiphany T.C. is a variant created by user Lillian Craig where T.C.'s sprites are styled in that of Monika's DDTO sprites when singing "Epiphany". T.C. is given more of her real life attributes in that she now has her fangs, silver eyes and her jiggy pendant is now rose gold to match her irl one.
    • Lethal Company T.C. is a variant created by user JOKinn with T.C. now dressed in the hazmat suits and gas masks worn by the workers in Lethal Company. Though missing the helmet to reveal her pink hair and scared expression, wielding a shovel for self-defense against the many dangers awaiting her.
    • CupCaine (also known as Tactical CupCaine) is a variant that is based off of Caine from The Amazing Digital Circus. T.C. now has blue and green eyes, a red suit, white gloves and a black top hat and speaks in a manner similar to that of Caine's. Fanart also shows her with a jiggy on the top her cane.
  • B-Side T.C. is the youngest of the T.C. variants, being a couple of years younger than the original T.C.
  • D-Side T.C. loves the taste of coffee.
    • D-Side T.C. likes black coffee and dark espressos the best but will drink any coffee.
  • D-Side T.C. also enjoys tea.
  • B3 T.C. likes anime.
    • B3 T.C.'s favorite anime is No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!.
    • It is unknown whether she acquires anime legally or not
  • B3 T.C. is the only T.C. variant to prefer cold weather to warm weather as it gives her more opportunities to wear her hoodie.
    • Every other variant prefers warm weather.
  • B3 T.C. has a prom dress like Uzi's.
  • B3 T.C. and B3 BF (Bartholomew Bartholomew Bartholomew) are frenemies.
  • Every T.C. variant except for Paper Jam Panic T.C. has fangs.
    • Plush T.C. might have one tiny fang hidden from view since her mouth is permanently closed.
  • Every T.C. variant (that can eat) is a supertaster.

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