Control Explained - Where is Dr. Darling? 

They must have an awesome gym hidden away in that place I swear.

I was also shocked by his traps

@@GamingUniversityUoG it requiers level 7 clearence to access

Trench trusted on those biceps

I simped hard on Darling after seeing how ripped he actually was.

Lmao yeah Darling spends just as much time in the Library as he does in the gym.

The dudes probably just practicing his bench presses

I don't normally like buff, but man, what a DILF.

@@GamingUniversityUoG A Strong Mind lives in a Strong Body. Plenty of research to show that working out, has positive effects on the Brain.

I would rather smash Dylen, but yeah he's on the list.

It is certainly a possibility. At the very least one step closer to this type of being.

Question for you, Gaming University: Have you porcured a copy of the limited edition of "The Art & Making Of Control"?

was hedron a resonance based being? I asume it was a physical being in a form of a polyhedron wich had a copy of polaris in itself

@@Foxtrop13 Yes he/it was. He/it manifests on our plane as a simple geometric shape.

​@@debiate5 its not explicit in the game that Polaris is Hedron, not just that but Polaris was with Jesse even before they bring it from slidescape36 also Dylan call Polaris, "a copy of a copy of a copy.." Hedron was a beign with another copy of Polaris, otherwise you couldnt explain, the survival of polaris, the dual existence(one in hedron, and one in jesse at the same time), also it fits, the Hiss is a parasite, Polaris a symbiote, resumed: Hedron-Polaris, Jesse-Polaris, Darling-Polaris

Ahti, Darling, and the Old Gods just chilling.

@@GamingUniversityUoG cracking a cold one with the boys outside reality

​@@GamingUniversityUoG maybe even Warlin door

That would be great. Having a week off to do a Night Springs marathon with Alan.

Funny you say 'almost exactly the same' they are the same voice. Matthew Porretta is both of them, Ilkka Villi is Alan's face.

Seems you are not that far from the truth, considering he shows up in the Dark Place in Alan Wake 2 haha

​@@neoshenlongyeah for a split second

You got the same voice realization right lmao with the new game plus

100% head canon

@@GamingUniversityUoG oof 😂

​@@RazorBladezXI think he means he agrees and has the same head cannon

Plus he kind of appears in the remedy offices getting coffee. So it makes sense lol

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I wonder if he lifts with books or lab equipment. Or if the Oldest House has a gym hidden somewhere.

Seems like Darling is acutely aware of his need to maintain a balanced existence. He probably has studied ways to maximize his exercise routines to benefit his neurological functions.

@@GamingUniversityUoG one of the many secrets of the oldest house. *HIDDEN GYM* we the board are happy/satisfied with your performance/duty. Access to the gym is now approved/open.

@@GamingUniversityUoGbro used black rock to lift

Oh I guarantee he will return in one form or another.

@@GamingUniversityUoG Yeah! But we all know... Darling is trapped in an attic, carrying old printers around while singing and letting his hair grow out. 100% canon. xD

Interesting. I hear a lot about how Ahti unsettles them but never about Darling. Watching him breaking down as hard to watch.

Dude had some issues for sure

I never found either (or Threshold Kids) that disturbing, the Mold and the Blessed Organisation scared me more. Not to mention that thing that was Dr. Hartman.

I get it. He projects a sense of real wonder and awe in the face of all this new knowledge and science but you can see a bit of madness behind his eyes. How could he not be just a little unhinged in the face of all this weird and freaky shit?

@@GamingUniversityUoGI did not trust Ahti at all when I first met him but after several encounters and Jessie’s pleasant reaction to running into him or whenever she’s mentioned, he became like a comforting force of good. After all he helps you out so many times

That would also make for an awesome spin-off movie/miniseries

I've always liked the idea of trying alternate forms of media for prequels. Like a mini series showing this point of history or a movie for the Ordinary AWE

@@GamingUniversityUoG They certainly won't do it as Quantum Break's live action series was a failure , still it would be awesome to see a live action series as we the player have only seen Darling in pre-recorded videos and seeing an in-game model would certainly not feel the same .

I want a Dr. Darling DLC where it's Guitar Hero and he is the lead singer. And we would have Old God's of Asgard songs.

@@KiomonDuck That'll be cool to see

Haha oh my!

We need a Control 2. The DLC's were great but 2 needs to be a fresh story. It has to have Darling and I'm hoping we can play as Darling while we watch Jesse but have our own story.

My personal opinion for Control 2 is it will involve Para-Criminal organizations and maybe tie back to Northmoor in some way.

@@__teles__ i'd honestly don't mind they explored what happened to Director Northmoor to be honest. man was the best parautilitarian according to Darling which means he could surpass Jesse or equal power. Or they could explored what happened before Ordinary we don't even know what other dimensions doors lead to other than Astral Plane and Alan Wake universe? (i'm still on my DLC tho as i wrote this)

​@@GamingUniversityUoG They did hint about the criminal group in the game a lot so it would make sense for them to be in the next game. I would much rather it be more to do with the board or another threshold though.

@@top1rggfan in the middle of playing control rn and emily pope just mentioned that northmoor launching a bowling ball 6 feet was a major feat never seen before (compared to jesse's... everything), so i'm not sure he's nearly on the same level

Me too! But I was playing and he was showing in more and more "filmed" cutscenes through the game I got myself thinking that, either he was going to be the final boss or that we would never meet him at all in the game :( (in the sense that, he only existed in the game as prerecorded material and the dev team never developed a 3D model for him)

@@MiauTheWorld Can you imagine though?? Dr. Darling as the BBG?

@@NotAnOmen alan wake 2?

Thank you so much buddy! When dealing with these extra dimensional threats it is always good to have friends in high places!

Agrees. Darling is simply fantastic

I actually didn't trust either until the reveal. The situation was too suspicious to me

Oh dude same here. I've just completed the game and I loved his videos when we bump into them in the game. There was something about him that was so awe-inspiring. To me, he was the only character that was genuinely happy to be working for FBC.

Literally

Thank you so much! Yes it is ridiculous how much detail and lore they managed to get into this game.

Will do Rodan! Thanks a bunch

It likely broke him, living forever is a type of torture. Eventually you see everything and feel everything till nothing makes you feel alive anymore. Living forever isn't something that he would want

I honestly like to think he had a kinda Dr. Manhattan transformation. But unlike Manhattan he kept his humanity more and was probably in some way keeping the Hiss In the oldest house

Only one sighting of him and (of fucking course) he does the woOoOoOoOo thing...

We're told to "keep an eye out" so I think it's not impossible!

I imagine there will be some small things. Nothing too huge though.

@@yellowbat79 it's going to be very subtle though

I swear I've also seen Darling briefly appear on TVs in the Dark Place besides that scene with Tom. He looks confused as he seemingly stares directly at Wake before disappearing, making me wonder if he's still learning about his new existence as a Hedron being. Or maybe by Control 2 he returns to his physical form like we see in Zane's TV, helping Jesse with whatever project they're working on (presumably trying to make contact with Alan). I also wonder if at some point Dylan wakes from his coma and becomes involved with the plot. Maybe Control 2 will be about Dylan waking up, maybe acting as an antagonist for a while before Jesse convinces him to set aside his anger and repair their relationship. Then whatever game comes after Control 2 might not necessarily be Alan Wake 3, but like you mentioned--a game where all the main characters team together to end the Dark Presence/Place once and for all. Not to mention it's implied the Board have more malicious ulterior motives, and the Former still being an enigma that seems to want to assist the FBC/humanity. Agh, there's so many potential plots, Remedy is really out here making connected universes cool again!

​@@BababooeyGooeyAnd actually know what they're doing and making it hella interesting.

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I'm glad to hear! Hope you're doing well.

Yes, The Dark Place.

bet hes drinking with some arteur

It is a wild ride for sure.

@@GamingUniversityUoG definitely

I'm waiting for Final Draft to see more on him. I hear he makes an appearance in new game plus.

@@GamingUniversityUoGcan’t wait!! Immediately went back to this video after seeing him and Jesse for a second in the Night Springs tease

I loved that he was also shouting a bit during the call. He thinks he has to for Jesse to hear him. Obviously he's not used to this state of being yet.

And it's stuff like this which is why I find it hard to theorize on things. We can make so many scenarios that make perfect sense but end up being wrong because we were simply missing information. but that's also what makes these series fun because we come to a head canon then have the carpet pulled form under us.

@@GamingUniversityUoGcan you please do a video theorizing about how Darling ended up In the dark place?

As weird as it sounds I feel we have only scratched the surface.

Hope you have enjoyed your stay in the rabbit hole!

@@GamingUniversityUoG it was great thanks man ❤

And I love how literally two lines of dialogue can tell us all we need to know. The writing in Control is so information dense.

For energy/resonance based beings that is usually the description.

I just replayed the game and yeah. Jesse thinks that he hid the slide for the Hand. Basically barring Trench getting access to it.

You're going to love AWE! Especially if you're an Alan wake fan.

@@GamingUniversityUoG Thanks for the reply! Yes, I'd say I love each game made by Remedy I played (I missed Quantum Break thought). Looking forward to it!

I think he states he locked himself inside the hedron chamber and is awaiting the time when he is blown away. So yeah absolute foreshadowing

100% agree

Glad you enjoyed it!

Remedy lore is nuts! I can't get enough of it.

I mean if you shot up a toer of reality I'd enjoy the local beverages too

Thank you so much!

I'll go back through them and see if there is anything good I can dig up.

Perfect timing! You're welcome.

Polaris is up to something I can feel it lol

You got it!

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I feel he has some semblance of his old self considering he still reaches out to the Director. He addresses the seat of the director rather than Jesse by name showing he isn't fully In the know but still trying to so his part.

Plus space oddity played agret Alan descended into the dark place the first time.

He tells us flat out he went into the Hedron chamber to wait. But Final Draft of Alan Wake 2 gives us the official answer to his fate.

We need more darling calls. I love how he just yells like he isn't sure you hear him.

Based upon the game files we have names for all 6 doors. Alan Wake, Control 2, Black Pyramid, White Pyramid, Vanguard, and Doors. Vanguard is likely related to the Keystone incident and Project Vanguard which is the code title for a game Remedy is working on.

Thank you so much! I'm glad you've been enjoying these.

We have similar tastes I see. Then you caught all the references Darling made to the monolith and David during his scenes. It was obvious he was comparing Bowman in that story to his own situation.

This iceberg is way too big for a single video. It would be like 10 hours of me ranting lol.

This would imply he doesn't have full knowledge of what has happened since he departed from the House. Just knowing his message will reach the new director. However, after the call we hear him calling Jesse by name in the Dynamite video.

Only on Thursdays

Because he is an absolute darling lol.

I expect him to show up in some form down the line. It would he great to have him and Alan interact. Just for the memes.

Makes me appreciate it even more. I was raised on the Odyssey series. Both book and film. And Bowie is just incredible.

Wish we got to see exactly what it looked like. That at least would solve one or two questions.

Nice to have am answer to this

I noticed the same dialogue in the middle of editing. It was too good not to mention.

100% agree

The absolute best

Thanks a bunch!

Thank you

Lmao who knows. That would be a great behind the scenes thing though

I think someone said something about curiosity that applies here.