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[JustJim]

The Slender Man should move more

[Wolfloner]

I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of TT. (I follow it, but I don't get nearly as excited by it updating as I do when EMH or Anderson updates) but the end of Interruption was the first time in a while that Slendy himself gave me a bit of proper fear. And I loved it. :3

I would love to see Slendy moving more (accepting why this can be difficult). I can't say a whole lot without just repeating what you said, heh. So in short: I agree.

[punxtr]

I was just about to say DH Log 19, but you got it covered. That entry was good!

[Andvalli]

Return was pretty fucking scary as well.

Also, something I have never seen in a vlog and maybe the single thing I liked about that less-than-mediocre Slender Man short film a while back was the sped-up effect that made him appear unhumanly fast-moving. I think it actually has potential for a more atmospheric piece of Slender Man-related fiction.

[JustJim]

Honestly, I'd love to see Slendy booking it like he was in the park. I'm sure it'd be tricky to do any sort of extended shot of it, but how damn scary would it be to see Him hauling ass chasing the camera man?

[Lumine]

You're entirely right. That's why In my opinion, people do need to hash it around a little bit. I think its one of the many reasons EverymanHYBRID began expanding out with the Rake.

Of course, any experienced vlogger or Director of any series would be wise if they took a look at these boards every so often. You often learn so much from feedback on the general aspect in any Slendy ARG.

[redwulf25_ci]

While it turned out to be someone dressed as him and not the man himself Slendy kicking the crap out of someone in Angels game was pretty shocking.

[Ouroborus]

I agree that Slendy is more effective when he moves a bit, but emphasis on "a bit".

Close, confined movements and obscured ones are the best...like the examples in the OP. But to pick on DH a little bit, while the lean in was awesome, the park chase was a little goofy when you could see him "running".

I think you just have to be mindful of what is creepy and what isn't.

If it's creepy, it's acceptable for Slendy.

[JustJim]

[redwulf25_ci]

[The Mad Owl]

i think what scared me the most about the mythos before i got into marble hornets was the semi-spider-like movement most of the descriptions depicted.

while i understand that the budget of most vloggers is next to nothing, i think being able to extend the arms the bit and then give the slender man a more ape-like walk (in which he uses his arms to move as well) or giving him a kind of praying mantis like demeanor in his motion and shape could do wonders in making him "scary" again.

as someone who doesn't get THAT scared by the slender man much anymore, i still follow MH MLA TJA and DH for their stories and ingenuity. i'm far more excited for a new 2 minute entry than i am most 90 minute hollywood movies

i think keeping him still and in the background is very effective... and i like that most...

but imagine that one time... that ONE TIME...

when the slender man not only notices the protagonist, but starts chasing... in the the most alien/unnatural movement possible

[cochinosanchez]

[Retail Zombie Slayer]

I would definitely agree with the OP. Spotting Slendy in the background of a video is creepy as hell, but it's not really mind-warping terror. Seeing Him moving, this huge alien thing actually coming at you? That's pants-wetting scary. I think MLAnderson0 has done some nice stuff with a moving Slendy. The early video in which He disappeared and reappeared in distortions and actually put his hand on Michael's shoulder is quite possibly one of the scariest things I've ever watched. The alleyway video later in the same series in which Slendy actually comes over a fence at the protagonists was also pretty freaky. Even the simple head turn the first time we saw Slendy in Marble Hornets was scary.

So yeah, I get that it's harder to show a moving Slendy and has the potential for cheesiness, but I think it's something that really needs to happen more often.

[JustJim]

I'm also reminded of a fairly early entry in Angel's Game, before things got too complicated and it was just Josh, Alex, and Alana (RIP) against Slendy (yes I know it wasn't actually Slender Man, but whatever I never really tried to understand the ending in AG). They come back to the car to see a door removed, music blaring, and The Slender Man slowly but surely walking towards them, horror movie-style. They freak out and try to run, but he keeps getting closer and closer.

An awesome moment to be sure.

[redwulf25_ci]