THIS DAMN PRINCIPAL!!!!! Baldis basics gameplay

Storyline / Objective

• In Baldi’s Basics, the player navigates a chaotic school while trying to avoid/escape hostile characters—especially Baldi, along with threats such as the Principal, the jump rope girl / Playtime-type hazard, and other referenced mechanics.
• The “story” functions as an escalating school hunt: answer math problems, grab required items (e.g., books/scissors/soda/energy), and survive each encounter until the run is secured.

Gameplay Highlights (What Happens in the Video)

• The player begins by being yelled at in class, then quickly shifts into survival mode:

  • Locks/contains Baldi at multiple points (the player repeatedly mentions “locked him in”).
  • Uses items to manage threats and positioning, especially:
    • Soda
    • Energy bar
    • Scissors

• A major ongoing problem is the Principal, who repeatedly disrupts the player’s plan:

  • The player gets penalized/detained for rule-breaking moments, such as running in the halls.
  • Frustration builds as the player repeatedly blames the Principal for causing earlier attempts to fail.

• The run includes tense escapes through school areas:

  • The player tries to avoid jump rope / Playtime-style pursuit, calling it “scary” and saying it makes the game worse.
  • They get turned around in hallways, forcing them to find safe routes, including using doors and backtracking through areas like the cafeteria.

• Strategy discussion based on learned mechanics:

  • The player explains they watched videos on how Baldi works, learning that certain door sounds/hearing behavior and timers affect how/when Baldi detects them.

• Key item usage moments:

  • Scissors are repeatedly treated as crucial for avoiding hazards and surviving specific encounters.
  • The player uses an energy bar when Baldi is “pretty far,” and later again when opening doors and drawing attention.
  • They also mention a utility/effect that can temporarily push back threats, including reference to affecting Playtime and even going “through the wall.”

Strategies / Key Tips Mentioned

• Don’t run in the halls — it triggers detention and makes the run harder.
• Use locks strategically:
  • Lock Baldi in when you need a window to retrieve items or reposition.
• Grab the right items in the right order:
  • Scissors are treated as a must-have early enough to avoid getting overwhelmed.
  • Obtain additional required items/books from specific room types (the video references an “other blue place”).
• Manage stamina/attention:
  • Use soda or an energy bar depending on the moment.
  • The player prefers energy bar when expecting heavy danger or when Baldi is likely to catch up.
• Plan around Baldi’s hearing rules:
  • Opening doors can be loud and influence detection timing.
  • Audio/timer interactions appear to change how Baldi responds.
• Be careful with door timing:
  • The player makes mistakes opening doors too early and getting “cornered,” which costs time and safety.

Key Gamers / Sources Mentioned

• Tada Games (referenced via subtitles, quoted with: “Close that mouth.”)
• No other specific gamer/channel names are clearly identified beyond Tada Games.