Post
Analysis of the "Blue Fire" storyline in Escape From Tarkov: From the explosion to disappointmentWe explore the convoluted storyline of "Blue Flame" in Escape From Tarkov, which begins with a mysterious explosion and leads to unexpected discoveries. Find out what steps were taken to uncover the mystery of this incident and what conclusions can be drawn about the quality of the game's script.
1. 💥 Plot Setup: The Explosion and Its Aftermath
· The Escape From Tarkov trailer shows the TerraGroup faction expanding its influence through blackmail, bribery, and other underhanded tactics.
· The government decides to bring them under control, but TerraGroup's office is guarded by PMCs. During the assault, a powerful explosion occurs, disabling all electronics in the region.
· The consequences of the explosion were so severe that it took the developers a long time to fix them, which affected raid loading times.
· The government decides to bring them under control, but TerraGroup's office is guarded by PMCs. During the assault, a powerful explosion occurs, disabling all electronics in the region.
· The consequences of the explosion were so severe that it took the developers a long time to fix them, which affected raid loading times.
00:00 - 00:44
1. 💥 Plot Setup: The Explosion and Its Aftermath
· The Escape From Tarkov trailer shows the TerraGroup faction expanding its influence through blackmail, bribery, and other underhanded tactics.
· The government decides to bring them under control, but TerraGroup's office is guarded by PMCs. During the assault, a powerful explosion occurs, disabling all electronics in the region.
· The consequences of the explosion were so severe that it took the developers a long time to fix them, which affected raid loading times.
· The government decides to bring them under control, but TerraGroup's office is guarded by PMCs. During the assault, a powerful explosion occurs, disabling all electronics in the region.
· The consequences of the explosion were so severe that it took the developers a long time to fix them, which affected raid loading times.
00:45 - 01:14
2. 🔍 Investigation Begins: Seeking Answers in "Blue Flame"
· The player decides to go through the "Blue Flame" storyline to find out who was behind the explosion, how it was organized, and what they were trying to destroy.
· The goal is to understand the causes and consequences of this event to get a more complete picture of what's happening in Tarkov.
· The goal is to understand the causes and consequences of this event to get a more complete picture of what's happening in Tarkov.
01:15 - 02:34
3. 💰 Ad Integration: Case for Gamers
· The Case for Gamers platform offers great prices on game keys, software, and subscriptions.
· It's possible to top up Steam accounts with a commission starting from 3%, direct game top-ups, and payments via Mir card, SBP, and cryptocurrency.
· Cashback up to 10% and a 15% discount with a promo code are provided.
· It's possible to top up Steam accounts with a commission starting from 3%, direct game top-ups, and payments via Mir card, SBP, and cryptocurrency.
· Cashback up to 10% and a 15% discount with a promo code are provided.
02:35 - 03:27
4. 🪖 Finding the EMERCOM Leaflets: The First Step to the Solution
· To start the "Blue Flame" quest, you need to find EMERCOM leaflets at the EMERCOM bases.
· The player goes into the woods, finds a base, and discovers a leaflet near some shelves.
· The leaflet informs about the nature of the EMP explosion, its consequences, and that EMERCOM is aware of the problem.
· The player goes into the woods, finds a base, and discovers a leaflet near some shelves.
· The leaflet informs about the nature of the EMP explosion, its consequences, and that EMERCOM is aware of the problem.
03:28 - 04:38
5. 🔧 Talking to Mechanic: Weapon and Device Debris
· The player contacts the Mechanic to learn about the explosion.
· The Mechanic suggests it was the result of using some kind of weapon, possibly electromagnetic.
· He asks to find debris from the device, which is located in a marked room of a residential building on the streets of Tarkov or in a locked section of the Lexus dealership.
· The player obtains a key from an enemy, finds the debris, and hands it over to the Mechanic.
· The Mechanic suggests it was the result of using some kind of weapon, possibly electromagnetic.
· He asks to find debris from the device, which is located in a marked room of a residential building on the streets of Tarkov or in a locked section of the Lexus dealership.
· The player obtains a key from an enemy, finds the debris, and hands it over to the Mechanic.
04:39 - 05:39
6. 💻 Installing a Bug and Information about "Item 1156"
· The Mechanic asks to install a bug to hack the local network on TerraGroup servers.
· The player goes to "The Lab," finds the server room, and installs the bug.
· The Mechanic finds out that there is information about "Item 1156" on the servers but doesn't know what it is.
· The player is offered to sell the device debris to the Mechanic for one and a half million.
· The player goes to "The Lab," finds the server room, and installs the bug.
· The Mechanic finds out that there is information about "Item 1156" on the servers but doesn't know what it is.
· The player is offered to sell the device debris to the Mechanic for one and a half million.
05:40 - 06:05
7. ❓ Seeking Information from Prapor: A Dead End
· The player asks Prapor for information about "Item 1156," but he knows nothing.
· It becomes clear that further investigation with traders is impossible, as TerraGroup has covered its tracks.
· It becomes clear that further investigation with traders is impossible, as TerraGroup has covered its tracks.
06:06 - 07:01
8. 🏠 Finding the Blueprint in the "Chalet": A New Lead
· According to the task, a lead can be found in offices or at a TerraGroup facility.
· The player finds information that the blueprint for "Item 1156" is located in a chalet with a blue roof at the lighthouse.
· Inside the chalet, a note is found indicating the need to send the blueprint via regular mail.
· The player finds information that the blueprint for "Item 1156" is located in a chalet with a blue roof at the lighthouse.
· Inside the chalet, a note is found indicating the need to send the blueprint via regular mail.
07:02 - 08:08
9. 📮 Russian Post: Shootout and Cassette Search
· The player heads to the post office but gets into a shootout with an unknown individual along the way.
· During the fight, the player accidentally detonates their own grenade but uses it as a tactical move to lure the enemy.
· At the post office, the player retrieves two cassettes, and finds a third in a storage area.
· During the fight, the player accidentally detonates their own grenade but uses it as a tactical move to lure the enemy.
· At the post office, the player retrieves two cassettes, and finds a third in a storage area.
08:09 - 09:42
10. 🚗 Car Key and "Item 1156" Specification
· After listening to the cassettes, the player learns that the Russian Post courier encountered problems and left the scene.
· On one of the cassettes, the courier mentions leaving the car key under the wheel.
· The player finds the car, opens the trunk, and retrieves a document – the specification for "Item 1156".
· The document states that it is a special weapon for suppressing electronics, capable of blacking out an entire capital city.
· On one of the cassettes, the courier mentions leaving the car key under the wheel.
· The player finds the car, opens the trunk, and retrieves a document – the specification for "Item 1156".
· The document states that it is a special weapon for suppressing electronics, capable of blacking out an entire capital city.
09:43 - 10:49
11. 👎 Disappointment with the Plot: Is "Blue Flame" the Dumbest Questline?
· The player expresses extreme disappointment with the "Blue Flame" questline, calling it the dumbest in Tarkov.
· Instead of investigating specific individuals and TerraGroup's motives, the player had to complete meaningless tasks.
· The only outcome was confirmation that the explosion was caused by a special weapon, which seems obvious.
· Instead of investigating specific individuals and TerraGroup's motives, the player had to complete meaningless tasks.
· The only outcome was confirmation that the explosion was caused by a special weapon, which seems obvious.
10:50 - 11:22
12. 😂 Final Thoughts and Script Criticism
· The author believes that Battlestate Games' scriptwriters deserve criticism for such a weak plot.
· An analogy is drawn to a person involved in a car accident who, instead of finding the culprit, simply states the fact of the accident.
· It is emphasized that the plot did not provide answers to important questions about the causes of the explosion and the participants involved.
· An analogy is drawn to a person involved in a car accident who, instead of finding the culprit, simply states the fact of the accident.
· It is emphasized that the plot did not provide answers to important questions about the causes of the explosion and the participants involved.