Phasmophobia: What is the Paranormal Paparazzi challenge?

Phasmophobia's weekly challenge system offers a variety of trials to test your ghost-hunting skills, with the Paranormal Paparazzi challenge being one of the more unique ones. To earn a significant amount of cash and level up quickly, completing these weekly challenges is highly recommended. Each challenge is distinct, which can make them intimidating, but the Paranormal Paparazzi challenge is straightforward and manageable. Here's how you can complete it:

Completing the Paranormal Paparazzi challenge on the Bleasdale Farmhouse map in Phasmophobia with the specified loadout can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. Here’s a detailed guide to help you successfully identify the ghost type three separate times under these conditions:

Preparation and Initial Setup

1. Gather Your Team and Equipment:

   • Tier I: Ghost Writing Book, DOTS Projector
   • Tier II: Head Gear, Spirit Box, Sound Sensor, Parabolic Microphone
   • Tier III: Video Camera, Motion Sensor, Firelight, Igniter, Tripod, Ultraviolet Light, Flashlight, Photo Camera

2. Initial Setup:

   • Before entering the farmhouse, assign roles to your team members. Ensure someone is responsible for carrying critical equipment like the Video Camera, DOTS Projector, and Spirit Box.
   • Turn on your Flashlights and distribute the head-mounted cameras to keep track of everyone’s locations.

3. Entering the Farmhouse:

   • Once the timer starts, immediately head inside and turn on the fuse box to restore power. This will help maintain sanity by allowing you to turn on lights.

Investigation Phase

1. Locate the Ghost Room:

   • Use the Spirit Box and Parabolic Microphone to locate areas with high paranormal activity. Pay attention to any sounds or voices you might hear.
   • Set up the Video Camera and DOTS Projector in suspected areas to catch ghost orbs or DOTS activity. Remember to use the tripod for better camera placement.

2. Collect Evidence:

   • Place the Ghost Writing Book in the ghost room to see if the ghost writes anything.
   • Use the Ultraviolet Light to scan for fingerprints on doors, windows, and light switches.
   • Set up the Motion Sensor and Sound Sensor in high-traffic areas to gather more evidence.
   • Communicate with the ghost using the Spirit Box and listen for responses.

3. Monitor Activity:

   • Have a team member stay in the truck to monitor the camera feed and sensor activity. This person can guide the team inside on where to place additional equipment.

Identifying the Ghost Type

1. Analyze the Evidence:

   • Review the collected evidence: ghost writing, DOTS, fingerprints, spirit box responses, ghost orbs, and sensor data.
   • Cross-reference this evidence with the journal to narrow down the possible ghost types.

2. Repeat for Accuracy:

   • You need to correctly identify the ghost type three times, so after successfully identifying the first ghost, reset and repeat the process for the next two investigations.

Additional Tips

• Stay Together: To avoid sanity drops, try to stay together as much as possible.
• Utilize Head Gear: The person monitoring from the truck should watch the head-mounted camera feeds for real-time updates.
• Communicate: Keep constant communication with your team to efficiently place equipment and share findings.
• Safety First: Keep an eye on your sanity levels and retreat if necessary. Even without sanity medication, maintaining higher sanity by using lights and avoiding ghost interactions can be crucial.

Example Evidence Collection

1. First Round:

   • Evidence: Ghost Writing, Spirit Box, Fingerprints
   • Ghost Type: Spirit

2. Second Round:

   • Evidence: DOTS Projector, Video Camera (Ghost Orbs), Spirit Box
   • Ghost Type: Yokai

3. Third Round:

   • Evidence: Ghost Writing, DOTS Projector, Ultraviolet Light (Fingerprints)
   • Ghost Type: Myling

By methodically collecting and analyzing evidence while maintaining communication and utilizing all available equipment, you can successfully complete the Paranormal Paparazzi challenge on the Bleasdale Farmhouse map in Phasmophobia.