The SECRETS of Syringeon

Summary

The Band Band Chronicles episode delves into the enigmatic character, Syringin, a surgeon-like entity in the game's universe. Initially sketched as a cute monster, Syringin evolved through various iterations, gaining more arms and a distinctive fuchsia color. Narrated by Ty Coker, the episode explores Syringin's backstory, revealing early concept art, the character's development, and the scrapped storyline of 'Garten of Band Band 7'. This alternate narrative featured a tyrannical mayor, dark city blocks, and a different quest to free Jumbo Josh, showcasing the game's evolution and creative process.

Takeaways

• 🎲 The script discusses the character development of 'Seringin' in the game series 'Garten of Band Band'.
• 🕵️‍♂️ 'Seringin' is a surgeon-like figure, initially codenamed 'The Surgeon', and is deeply knowledgeable about 'Jenum'.
• 🎨 The character 'Seringin' underwent significant design changes from its first sketch to its final appearance.
• 👁‍🗨 'Seringin' was initially designed with a light blue color, but it was changed to fuchsia to make the character more distinctive.
• 🔍 The character's name 'Seringin' is a portmanteau of the words 'syringe' and 'surgeon'.
• 🎭 Ray Oare, the voice actor for 'Seringin', also played the train conductor in the game 'Human Apocalypse'.
• 👀 There was a noticeable design oversight in the early mural of 'Seringin', where his eyes were brown, unlike other characters.
• 📜 The original storyline for 'Garten of Band Band 7' was different, with a more tyrannical mayor and a darker, more confined city setting.
• 🏙️ The game's objective in its early script involved restoring power to different parts of the city to reach a tower where 'Jumbo Josh' was thought to be.
• 🔧 The player was supposed to use a mobile power generator to light up dark areas of the city temporarily for scavenging supplies.
• 🎉 The final reveal in the original script had 'Seringin' tricking and trapping 'Sadu', showing his true villainous intentions.
• 📖 The script also mentions that this version of the storyline was scrapped because it was cooler on paper than as a playable experience.

Q & A

What is the significance of the character 'Serin' in the Band Band Chronicles?

Serin, also known as 'The Surgeon,' is a mysterious and intelligent character in the Band Band Chronicles. It is depicted as a figure with extensive knowledge about Jenum and is central to the narrative, especially in the secret meeting room where its figure is drawn on the wall.

Why was Serin initially named 'The Surgeon'?

Serin was initially named 'The Surgeon' due to its surgeon-like appearance and the fact that its name is a portmanteau of the word 'syringe' and 'surgeon', reflecting its design and role in the story.

What changes did the character Serin undergo during its development?

Serin underwent significant changes during development, including an increase in the number of arms to provide more surgical tools, a readjustment of the mouth for intimidation, and a color change from light blue to fuchsia.

Why was the color of Serin changed from light blue to fuchsia?

The color change to fuchsia was made to make Serin stand out more and was initially referred to as 'Fuchsia' before the name 'Serin' was settled on.

Who is the narrator of the Band Band Chronicles and what character does he voice?

The narrator of the Band Band Chronicles is Ty Coker, who also voices the character 'Bitter Giggle' in the series.

What was the original concept for Serin's surgical tool?

The original concept for Serin's surgical tool was a knife or a scalpel, which was later replaced with a mechanical grabbing hand to give it a way of grabbing objects and to make the character more distinctive.

How did the early concept of City Engine in Band Band 7 differ from the final version?

In the early concept, City Engine was a dark, enclosed area with the player limited to a single block, surrounded by walls and infested with naughty ones. The city's mayor was portrayed as a tyrannical cult leader, contrasting with the fully lit city seen in the final version of Band Band 7.

What was the secondary goal of the early version of Band Band 7?

The secondary goal was to reach a distant tower that emitted a faint light, which Serin explained belonged to a location near Jumbo Josh. This involved restoring power to different parts of the city to progress.

What role did the mobile power generator play in the early version of Band Band 7?

The mobile power generator was used to temporarily light up dark areas of the city, allowing the player to scavenge for supplies to fix power boxes and permanently light up the area. It added a time constraint to the gameplay as it would only stay on for a few minutes.

What was the original conclusion of the chapter involving Serin in Band Band 7?

The original conclusion involved Serin revealing his true plans after tricking and trapping Sir Dadu with the scepter piece. An elevator holding a chained Jumbo Josh would rise from the ground, showing that Serin used the player to power the machine trapping Jumbo Josh.

Why was the original script for Band Band 7 scrapped?

The original script was scrapped because, while it seemed cooler on paper, it did not translate into a playable experience as effectively as desired.