14:58... Couldn't hold my tears.. What a great effort! How is it possible to have such an emotional connection with a place you have never visited?! Life Is Strange was way more than a video game...Big applause to all those who made this video possible.
I live in Oregon, and imagine feeling that kind of connection, and seeing how familiar it all looks, like so many memories of the Oregon coast. When I first saw this game, it just felt like home (scenery wise, not plot wise). There are so many places in this game where I thought, "I have been here before". The restaurant, the roads, the overlooks, the sunset... all so familiar.
The ending with the real life locations montage with one of the most iconic songs in the game Obstacles - Syd Matters covered by Koethe playing in the background is the perfect way to cap off the documentary. Its so beautiful and wonderfully shot thank you for taking us along to the real life Arcadia Bay. Im hyped for the new Life Is Strange, i hope it can make me feel at least half of the emotions that i felt playing the 1st game.
LIS was like the first game i played where i really did appreciate how beautiful the setting of the game was and the graphics. also thank u for playing the iconic song at the end, the shots you got were really inspiring
I worked in this area of Oregon for 9 summers, at a Scout camp on the coast about 20 minutes from Tillamook. LiS got the vibe so right. I think that's part of why the first game means so much to me, is the setting feels like I'm home. Excellent documentary series, glad I stumbled upon it
My mind is blowing. My dad lived here when I was a kid and I used to spend the weekend here. I have so many great memories of this little town and am shocked and so happy it resonates with people. I guess I need to play this game finally.
This is so bizarre. My dad lived in Garibaldi when I was a kid, I used to spend my weekends here... Incredible memories of hiking to the "G", renting movies from the gas station, watching the sunset from the roof, trick-or-treating at the school, dinner on the pier. I've never played the game and am having my mind blown that people even know about this little community.
This was really cool. I love the found footage feel to this video. In my random investigations I did find there was a coastal town completely wiped out by a storm many decades ago in the tilamook bay which I believe is strong inspiration. They say that town should have never been built. I love the lore of this game and would love to know more.
We visited that area and read the placards there. Its located the opposite side of the bay across from the town. After reading them and seeing the area I don't really feel there is a connection. Perhaps, but it sounded more like the town was build in an area with bad drainage and they were advised not to build because of this. Also the area was very small. That being said the LIS staff may have been inspired, but I have my doubts on that.
I've thought for the longest time that Blackwell is loosely based on Franklin Highschool in Portland. It was my first thought when I saw Blackwell actually.
I am korean who loves LIS. Arcadia bay looks beautiful and peaceful in game but Tillamook bay looks more beautiful and peaceful in real life. it makes me comfortable and calm. Thank you for video.
Your video is just amazing and impressed me so much! What a sincere and deep dedication to finding the real Arcadia Bay's exact locations you all accomplished! I was so touched:) If I got a chance to flight to America from Japan and drive to Garibaldi, I would like to go and see every location!
Christopher, this documentary is wonderful! Thank you for this. TH-cam recommended the episode 3 for me because I was searching about the places that inspired Arcadia Bay and I just watched the whole series you made. It is beautiful to see how Life is Strange can touch/change our lives. I'm so inspired to go there someday. Thank you for catching those scenes. Cheers!
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words. I really hope that you get a chance to go someday. I'm going to try to go back soon. The feeling of the bay hasn't left my mind.
I only just discovered this marvel of a documentary, it totally made my day better! Thank you for making it and for sharing the locations, I got goosebumps seeing how much Garibaldi resembled the Bay. I know I'll visit it one day soon.
In some moment of my life, i'll be there for a couple of weeks, this type of story and mood make me feel great and comforted, i love the life the way like this. Peace!!!
When the credits rolled at the end i felt the same emotions i felt when i had this ending that was amazing to watch, i hope i can actually go there one day
@@merrilldilly I don't think you could ever realize what your comment has meant to me, for me going to America has always been the dream, moreover a life goal. I guess I always associated Arcadia Bay with happiness and fulfillment, and still do. But here you are, in the place I've always dreamt of being, wishing to trade. This has really made me think and think a lot. I sincerely hope that things have and will improve for you and you find your happiness wherever you can.
The Two Whales diner kind of reminded me of the Blue Whale family restaurant in Yachats. And I would agree that Tillamook Bay looks right as far as and the cliff goes and the lighthouse definitely looks like Yaquina Head, but looking south from the viewpoint in the game, you can also see Haystack Rock. It looks like the view from Ecola State Park, but it's not Ecola State Park.
Videogames can show us the people we want to be around in real life, the people who would be good for us. Those people exist, you have to get yourself out there. Then you won’t only just get a belonging in a videogame, but also in the real world
Warren tells Max there is a drive-in just 60 miles away to Newberg, OR. If Garibaldi is supposed to be the real Arcadia Bay, then it's 84 miles to Newberg and not 60. Yet many fans of LIS have stated Tillamook, OR is the closest you'll get to the real Arcadia Bay which is 74 miles to Newberg making Tillamook 10 miles closer than Garibaldi. Then again, Warren could be 10 or 20 miles off. So who knows.
The milage could be off like you say, but the GPS coordinates hit the bay and the hills around and behind it. After spending time there, I truly believe that Tillamook is Arcadia Bay.
There are some definite similarities. How did you find out that this diner is the basis? Was it mentioned in an interview? It's certainly possible by the way it looks.
Because the interior looks exactly the same, just search up blue moon diner life is strange on Google and you'll find exactly an infinite number of reasons. Plus, it's in Portland. They pretty much got inspired by all the coast of Oregon. As for the Blackwell academy, search for Highland junior high school, it looks exactly the same, though this one is in Canada. Might be a connection with one of the crew members? On the other hand, the Oregon state university also looks a like, but not that similar.
@@johnrobertmelescan2245 I've looked at images of both and I don't agree with your definition of "evidence". The interiors aren't exactly the same,, and looking similar isn't factual evidence but rather only suggestive at best. Also, there is no place or item in the game that looks completly like it's real like inspirational counterpart.
@@finalsignal well I hope you realized, of they would have replicated a place or an object exactly the same, it wouldn't have had that magical feeling anymore, and would have probably been struck by copyright. The diner design on the inside is the same, only colora differ, and obviously, being real-life Vs cartoon type graphics, it's more detailed too. There are many wiki pages and videos suggesting it.
@@johnrobertmelescan2245 I'm not going to try an unpack and address your previous response. It's becoming obvious that we can't have a rational discourse of ideas and views ,so let's just table things.
I was enjoying the video until you put Obstacles in it i just cannot listen that song without cry like a baby. But thanks for the video what an amazing place.
Hi Christopher, how's going? I'm planning to make a video about Arcadia Bay on my channel. Since I can't travel right now, I'm wondering if I can use some of your footage to show some places that inspired the game. I also want to recommend your documentary and channel in my video... It's gonna be in portuguese, my audience is from Brazil. There isn't much good content about Life is Strange in Portuguese. So I think it would be nice to translate a little bit of your experience and tell some curiosities about the bay to the people here. Btw, do you have an e-mail? I would like to send you some LIS artworks I made. Cheers!
Hi Anderson. I think what you're planning sounds interesting. I don't mind if you use some of my footage, but I would ask that you don't change my color editing, please use as- is. In the past, I had someone take my footage and change the look of it without asking and I found that really disrespectful. You can contact me at finalsignal.net
None of the towns we visited were large. Though most of the areas were interesting, I suspect it would be a relaxed lifestyle. There were pockets of nice houses, but I got the feeling that the area was economically strained. I would recommend visiting for at least a week but after the newness was gone consider what everyday life would be like. Are there many places to go, good stores, healthcare options, and did the area have good jobs.
One of the good reasons for choosing to save Arcadia Bay in Life is Strange. I'm always sorry for Chloe's death but I will always be of the opinion that saving Arcadia Bay is the right thing to do.
There is a small school in Garibaldi about the location that Blackwell would be positionaly. I have read few mentions that there is some school or college that is similar in some ways, perhaps an hour away. At the time I made this, I was not able to pinpoint or substantiate that claim.
Love the dedication to finding real life Arcadia Bay. Such a beautiful and peaceful place, I can see how inspired the game's location.
It was an amazing place.
14:58... Couldn't hold my tears.. What a great effort! How is it possible to have such an emotional connection with a place you have never visited?! Life Is Strange was way more than a video game...Big applause to all those who made this video possible.
Thanks so much. You're right about how strong the emotional connection was. It was a special time for me.
I live in Oregon, and imagine feeling that kind of connection, and seeing how familiar it all looks, like so many memories of the Oregon coast. When I first saw this game, it just felt like home (scenery wise, not plot wise). There are so many places in this game where I thought, "I have been here before". The restaurant, the roads, the overlooks, the sunset... all so familiar.
The ending with the real life locations montage with one of the most iconic songs in the game Obstacles - Syd Matters covered by Koethe playing in the background is the perfect way to cap off the documentary. Its so beautiful and wonderfully shot thank you for taking us along to the real life Arcadia Bay. Im hyped for the new Life Is Strange, i hope it can make me feel at least half of the emotions that i felt playing the 1st game.
LIS was like the first game i played where i really did appreciate how beautiful the setting of the game was and the graphics. also thank u for playing the iconic song at the end, the shots you got were really inspiring
Thank you. The game did a great job of making Arcadia Bay a character and reflecting the beauty of Oregon.
@@finalsignal exactly!!
its so amazing knowing adults also enjoy this game!!!!
Yeah, it really had an impact on us. Great game.
I worked in this area of Oregon for 9 summers, at a Scout camp on the coast about 20 minutes from Tillamook. LiS got the vibe so right. I think that's part of why the first game means so much to me, is the setting feels like I'm home. Excellent documentary series, glad I stumbled upon it
It was a fantastic place. I really appreciate your comments. Thanks so much.
My mind is blowing. My dad lived here when I was a kid and I used to spend the weekend here. I have so many great memories of this little town and am shocked and so happy it resonates with people. I guess I need to play this game finally.
Such a cool thing to hear. I'm sure the game will seem even more real to you.
i will live here one day.
After our visit, we've considered moving. Maybe we will do it in a few years.
@@finalsignal thank you for this video showcasing a little bit about our wonderful city!
@@lschmidt813 You live there? Lucky you
Same
This is so bizarre. My dad lived in Garibaldi when I was a kid, I used to spend my weekends here... Incredible memories of hiking to the "G", renting movies from the gas station, watching the sunset from the roof, trick-or-treating at the school, dinner on the pier. I've never played the game and am having my mind blown that people even know about this little community.
I love our fandom ❤ we’re all so tied to this place
very beautiful work, thank you so much that we also can see part of beauty life is strange in our life. Thanks to you❤
Now we just need to find Chloe and Rachel of Garibaldi
This was really cool.
I love the found footage feel to this video.
In my random investigations I did find there was a coastal town completely wiped out by a storm many decades ago in the tilamook bay which I believe is strong inspiration.
They say that town should have never been built.
I love the lore of this game and would love to know more.
We visited that area and read the placards there. Its located the opposite side of the bay across from the town. After reading them and seeing the area I don't really feel there is a connection. Perhaps, but it sounded more like the town was build in an area with bad drainage and they were advised not to build because of this. Also the area was very small. That being said the LIS staff may have been inspired, but I have my doubts on that.
Thank you for making this! Very belated happy birthday! 👊💚
I've thought for the longest time that Blackwell is loosely based on Franklin Highschool in Portland. It was my first thought when I saw Blackwell actually.
I just took a look at the front courtyard area on Google and I agree with you. It has a similar look.
Thank you for this 😢❤️ i want to go there someday
I am korean who loves LIS.
Arcadia bay looks beautiful and peaceful in game but Tillamook bay looks more beautiful and peaceful in real life. it makes me comfortable and calm.
Thank you for video.
Your video is just amazing and impressed me so much! What a sincere and deep dedication to finding the real Arcadia Bay's exact locations you all accomplished! I was so touched:) If I got a chance to flight to America from Japan and drive to Garibaldi, I would like to go and see every location!
Christopher, this documentary is wonderful! Thank you for this.
TH-cam recommended the episode 3 for me because I was searching about the places that inspired Arcadia Bay and I just watched the whole series you made. It is beautiful to see how Life is Strange can touch/change our lives. I'm so inspired to go there someday.
Thank you for catching those scenes.
Cheers!
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words. I really hope that you get a chance to go someday. I'm going to try to go back soon. The feeling of the bay hasn't left my mind.
This is awesome! Great job in honor of this fantastic game! Cheers from Brazil!
Man, that place seems so beautiful and peaceful, one day i`ll try to for sure visit it, thanks for the documentary, it was really well made :D
It was a beautiful place. I hope you get to visit it soon.
I only just discovered this marvel of a documentary, it totally made my day better! Thank you for making it and for sharing the locations, I got goosebumps seeing how much Garibaldi resembled the Bay. I know I'll visit it one day soon.
They really do look similar. I hope that you get a chance to go there.
so so close to crying. this is so beautiful. tysm🥺
In some moment of my life, i'll be there for a couple of weeks, this type of story and mood make me feel great and comforted, i love the life the way like this.
Peace!!!
Amazing place, thanks! LIS in my heart
When the credits rolled at the end i felt the same emotions i felt when i had this ending that was amazing to watch, i hope i can actually go there one day
I really want another part of life is strange max and chloe
Youve done such a good job with this.
How did I not find this sooner !? Younger me would’ve went ballistic 😭glad this popped up now.
Amazing
Cool!
thank you for this
Thanks for your hard work! I appreciate it!
We really enjoyed making it. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video definitely wish I could visit one day.
Its a kind of Magic in this Video, its a warm feeling like Homecoming, just like in the Game. Love it, good Job
Thank You.
12:11 Looks like Williams death really shook them
Love to visit this town 1 day
I'll travel there before I die.
It's a dream of mine to visit Tillamook bay, even live there, but I live in India so it's a long way... someday hopefully I'll get there.
I really hope that you get a chance to visit there. It was very special.
I live hey at the junkyard and I would trade you
@@merrilldilly I don't think you could ever realize what your comment has meant to me, for me going to America has always been the dream, moreover a life goal. I guess I always associated Arcadia Bay with happiness and fulfillment, and still do. But here you are, in the place I've always dreamt of being, wishing to trade. This has really made me think and think a lot. I sincerely hope that things have and will improve for you and you find your happiness wherever you can.
The Two Whales diner kind of reminded me of the Blue Whale family restaurant in Yachats. And I would agree that Tillamook Bay looks right as far as and the cliff goes and the lighthouse definitely looks like Yaquina Head, but looking south from the viewpoint in the game, you can also see Haystack Rock. It looks like the view from Ecola State Park, but it's not Ecola State Park.
Interesting.
Awesome video
thank you!!
i’m crying!
I went here today and it was epic fr the shore is awesome 😂
Videogames can show us the people we want to be around in real life, the people who would be good for us. Those people exist, you have to get yourself out there. Then you won’t only just get a belonging in a videogame, but also in the real world
Warren tells Max there is a drive-in just 60 miles away to Newberg, OR. If Garibaldi is supposed to be the real Arcadia Bay, then it's 84 miles to Newberg and not 60. Yet many fans of LIS have stated Tillamook, OR is the closest you'll get to the real Arcadia Bay which is 74 miles to Newberg making Tillamook 10 miles closer than Garibaldi.
Then again, Warren could be 10 or 20 miles off. So who knows.
The milage could be off like you say, but the GPS coordinates hit the bay and the hills around and behind it. After spending time there, I truly believe that Tillamook is Arcadia Bay.
The two whales diner is based on the blue moon diner in Portland which is also close enough to tillamook.
There are some definite similarities. How did you find out that this diner is the basis? Was it mentioned in an interview? It's certainly possible by the way it looks.
Because the interior looks exactly the same, just search up blue moon diner life is strange on Google and you'll find exactly an infinite number of reasons. Plus, it's in Portland. They pretty much got inspired by all the coast of Oregon. As for the Blackwell academy, search for Highland junior high school, it looks exactly the same, though this one is in Canada. Might be a connection with one of the crew members? On the other hand, the Oregon state university also looks a like, but not that similar.
@@johnrobertmelescan2245 I've looked at images of both and I don't agree with your definition of "evidence". The interiors aren't exactly the same,, and looking similar isn't factual evidence but rather only suggestive at best. Also, there is no place or item in the game that looks completly like it's real like inspirational counterpart.
@@finalsignal well I hope you realized, of they would have replicated a place or an object exactly the same, it wouldn't have had that magical feeling anymore, and would have probably been struck by copyright. The diner design on the inside is the same, only colora differ, and obviously, being real-life Vs cartoon type graphics, it's more detailed too. There are many wiki pages and videos suggesting it.
@@johnrobertmelescan2245 I'm not going to try an unpack and address your previous response. It's becoming obvious that we can't have a rational discourse of ideas and views ,so let's just table things.
cool
I was enjoying the video until you put Obstacles in it i just cannot listen that song without cry like a baby. But thanks for the video what an amazing place.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I came from Anderson Silveira!
ty for this, really
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I'd say the school is very similar with some fantasy.
Which cover at the end did you use
for this ??
I listed that in the credits.
Hi Christopher, how's going?
I'm planning to make a video about Arcadia Bay on my channel.
Since I can't travel right now, I'm wondering if I can use some of your footage to show some places that inspired the game.
I also want to recommend your documentary and channel in my video... It's gonna be in portuguese, my audience is from Brazil.
There isn't much good content about Life is Strange in Portuguese. So I think it would be nice to translate a little bit of your experience and tell some curiosities about the bay to the people here.
Btw, do you have an e-mail? I would like to send you some LIS artworks I made.
Cheers!
Hi Anderson. I think what you're planning sounds interesting. I don't mind if you use some of my footage, but I would ask that you don't change my color editing, please use as- is. In the past, I had someone take my footage and change the look of it without asking and I found that really disrespectful. You can contact me at finalsignal.net
You think that place is good to live? I want to visit some day, looks calm and relaxing
None of the towns we visited were large. Though most of the areas were interesting, I suspect it would be a relaxed lifestyle. There were pockets of nice houses, but I got the feeling that the area was economically strained. I would recommend visiting for at least a week but after the newness was gone consider what everyday life would be like. Are there many places to go, good stores, healthcare options, and did the area have good jobs.
Have you played Before The Storm yet?
Yes I have.
i wish i was with max and chloe and live in their lives..:/
Re life is so much different from the game
One of the good reasons for choosing to save Arcadia Bay in Life is Strange. I'm always sorry for Chloe's death but I will always be of the opinion that saving Arcadia Bay is the right thing to do.
I agree. Also in my opinion, it was a much more impactful ending than the saving chloe ending.
@@acidusk But saving the Bay and sacking Chloe are the same ending, so which one do you mean?
@@MaiTai2308 whoops, I meant saving chloe.
where is Blackwell Academy ?
There is a small school in Garibaldi about the location that Blackwell would be positionaly. I have read few mentions that there is some school or college that is similar in some ways, perhaps an hour away. At the time I made this, I was not able to pinpoint or substantiate that claim.
Maybe just a coincidence but I was in New Haven recently and one of the buildings at Yale university looked pretty similar.