# Phasmophobia - Dead Moment Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7drKd8czZc Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/X7drKd8czZc Generated: 2026-02-19T22:04:44.627+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The players successfully identified the ghost as a Poltergeist during a Halloween event playthrough of Phasmophobia after experimenting with new features like video camera recording, sound sensors, and collecting red moon items for bonus money. **Key Points:** - The team identified the ghost as a Poltergeist after gathering evidence including Ghost Writing, EMF 5, and observing the crucifix burning, which led them to cross out other possibilities like the Mimic, Freezing Temps, Spirit Box, and D.O.T.S. - Players discovered and utilized new features, noting they can now record evidence directly from video cams, stating, "I learned something new in the B. I learned something new cuz now we can record off the video cam now." - The current session involved a Halloween event featuring map makeovers for Grafton and Bleedale, and the objective to collect red balls/moons which lead to ritual circles and grant extra money, which the players noted gives money when collected. - A significant portion of the session involved troubleshooting audio issues caused by one player not wearing a headset, leading to complaints like, "That's how loud your mic is. It's so loud." - During the investigation, one player incorrectly threw a smudge stick instead of using it, preventing them from retrieving it because the ghost stomped on it, confirming the Poltergeist identity. - Players discussed map selection, preferring smaller maps like Grafton (14 rooms) over larger ones (20 rooms) initially, and later deciding to play Willow Street after completing Grafton and Bleedale. - One player confirmed D.O.T.S. evidence on a later map attempt, stating, "I got dots. Dots, dots, dots, dots, dots, dots, dots," after recording the ghost through the D.O.T.S. projector. **Context:** This transcript captures a multiplayer gameplay session of the horror game Phasmophobia, focusing on identifying a ghost type while navigating a special Halloween event update. The players, including individuals referred to as Taylor, Ella, Wang, Ratic, and Vivian, struggle initially with new mechanics, communication issues (especially audio levels), and learning about the updated map layouts and event objectives, such as collecting red moons/balls. ## Detailed Analysis The gameplay session begins with the team joining a lobby and inputting the correct code, quickly moving to map selection where they choose Grafton, noting it has been edited for the Halloween event, which they suspect is tied to seeing ritual circles and collecting red balls for money. Throughout the investigation, the players encounter technical difficulties, primarily with one player's loud microphone volume due to not using a headset, which forces them to adjust settings severely. They actively test equipment, discovering the ability to record evidence via video cameras and the introduction of sound recorders, which one player excitedly notes allows them to record their journals. After initial confusion and a hunt where a player died upstairs, they gather evidence: Ghost Orb, Ghost Writing, and later confirm EMF 5 and D.O.T.S. or Fingerprints on different runs. They initially suspect a Phantom due to low sanity, but after cross-referencing evidence and noting the crucifix burning on another map, they correctly deduce the ghost is a Poltergeist, confirming it when a player mentions trying the Spirit Box and freezing temps yielded nothing, and the Poltergeist identity was confirmed by the end of the session. The team also expresses frustration over not collecting the red moons/balls for the bonus money associated with the Halloween event, eventually focusing on finding these objectives before successfully concluding the investigation. ### Halloween Event Mechanics - Players discuss map makeovers for Grafton and Bleedale due to the event - The event involves collecting red balls/moons which lead to ritual circles and grant extra money upon collection - The team later needs to find the red moon on Willow Street to complete the objective. ### New Equipment & Features - Players learn they can record evidence directly off video cams, including ghost writing and thrown objects - Sound sensors and sound recorders are introduced and utilized by the team - The ability to record journals on camera is highlighted as a new feature. ### Ghost Investigation & Identification - Initial evidence points included Ghost Orb and Ghost Writing, later confirmed EMF5 and D.O.T.S. or Fingerprints on different runs - They deduced the ghost was likely a Poltergeist after ruling out others, confirmed when one player incorrectly threw a smudge stick which the ghost then stomped on. ### Team Communication Issues - Significant time was spent troubleshooting one player's extremely loud microphone volume because they were not wearing a headset - Players frequently argue about muting Discord vs. in-game voice chat and mic settings. ### Map Progression and Objectives - The team played Grafton and Bleedale, noting Grafton was smaller (14 rooms) - They later move to Willow Street, where they focus on turning on the power and finding the bone and red moons for money.