Ok. So. For context, I got the deluxe version for free, unbiased yadda yadda whatever. I have thoughts on this. For one, this is an objectively better, more evocative, more artistic, and prettier version of an idea I had for game I actually made a while back and put up. So respect there. For another, as per my prior comment, this game isn't a "joke" per se like I said before. It is still humpurous in a sense, but also actually has... something to say beyond a simple contrarianism, while saying very little on the page itself. This may sound pretentious or exaggerated or such but, it is, in a way, a rorschac test. Cuz all it really is as some very simple text on imagimation and on setting up questions. But, those questions. They have interesting implications. They're foundational, in a sense. These simple questions are the exact same kind that lead to the most grand, expansive, beautiful, and horrifying fiction to exist. Every story ever told in the history of our species, and likely those who came before, started with these questions. As well, the game is very... provacative. It teases you. Is it a joke? A stunning art piece? A "woke liberal modernist delusion"? Commentary on the nature of imagination itself? Philosophy? A stupid game? A good game? A game at all? What is a game? If it is or isn't a game, why? Are questions themselves, our raw ability to ASK, our greatest feature as a species? You'll have to make up your own mind. This is worth the 3 bucks. The mental stimulation is far better than the simple pleasure of a beverage.
Ok, so. I read your bsky post, I read this, I downloaded the "core", I get the joke. It is, quite honestly, a funny joke. I was a little pissed when I firstdonloaded the game, because it was exactly what I expected. But, I can appreciate the joke now. However, you have a paid version, which judgsing by the fact you said on bsky "oh no someone paid money for this", like, genuinely, should you have a paid version? Is it worth the joke to part someone of 3 bucks they could have used for a coffee, or another game, or such, if you say "oh no"? Again, the baseline joke is funny. But please reconsider having a paid versi0n if you say "oh no" when someone buys it, just as like, a person to person thing. I'm not mad with this, 9r trying to yell at you, but like, come on, you have to consider these things.
Thank you for commenting! I appreciate where you’re coming from.
The paid version is more detailed and includes sort of a word-by-word deep dive of structuring plots that did take a few thoughtful hours of work and refinement and layout. There is content there I do believe is of value and interest comparable to buying a can of soda. I worked after making it to pare back to the free micro version.
I’m working on launching my own website, and this will include updates to my model.
The two will be separated into different product listings. I won’t be able to have pay-what-you-want anymore.
For all games, I will have SRDs or sample version that are just free; fuller paid releases at a set price; and then a separate donation or subscription space.
You know what, that is fair. If that is what the actual paid content is, yeah I'd agree that's worth a coke. I don't currently have the cash, I'm strapped aa fuck lmao, but when I do, I'll get around to getting you a pop and look over the writeup. I'm curious as to your advice and methods in the writeup. I enjoy daydreaming a lot, so. And thank you for recognizing I wasn't coming at this from a malicous angle, however, reading back I think I may have come off a little too harsh. Best kf luck to your creative endevours!
I have friends with aphantasia who are into TTRPGs and it’s fascinating how they still choose to engage with the medium. There’s something worth spotlighting there.
this reminds me of the story of a student taking an exam and the only question was ‘what is the definition of a risk?’ And they simply wrote ‘This.’ And left.
I don’t know if it’s true. But I like what you’ve done here.
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Ok. So. For context, I got the deluxe version for free, unbiased yadda yadda whatever. I have thoughts on this. For one, this is an objectively better, more evocative, more artistic, and prettier version of an idea I had for game I actually made a while back and put up. So respect there. For another, as per my prior comment, this game isn't a "joke" per se like I said before. It is still humpurous in a sense, but also actually has... something to say beyond a simple contrarianism, while saying very little on the page itself. This may sound pretentious or exaggerated or such but, it is, in a way, a rorschac test. Cuz all it really is as some very simple text on imagimation and on setting up questions. But, those questions. They have interesting implications. They're foundational, in a sense. These simple questions are the exact same kind that lead to the most grand, expansive, beautiful, and horrifying fiction to exist. Every story ever told in the history of our species, and likely those who came before, started with these questions. As well, the game is very... provacative. It teases you. Is it a joke? A stunning art piece? A "woke liberal modernist delusion"? Commentary on the nature of imagination itself? Philosophy? A stupid game? A good game? A game at all? What is a game? If it is or isn't a game, why? Are questions themselves, our raw ability to ASK, our greatest feature as a species? You'll have to make up your own mind. This is worth the 3 bucks. The mental stimulation is far better than the simple pleasure of a beverage.
Ok, so. I read your bsky post, I read this, I downloaded the "core", I get the joke. It is, quite honestly, a funny joke. I was a little pissed when I firstdonloaded the game, because it was exactly what I expected. But, I can appreciate the joke now. However, you have a paid version, which judgsing by the fact you said on bsky "oh no someone paid money for this", like, genuinely, should you have a paid version? Is it worth the joke to part someone of 3 bucks they could have used for a coffee, or another game, or such, if you say "oh no"? Again, the baseline joke is funny. But please reconsider having a paid versi0n if you say "oh no" when someone buys it, just as like, a person to person thing. I'm not mad with this, 9r trying to yell at you, but like, come on, you have to consider these things.
Thank you for commenting! I appreciate where you’re coming from. The paid version is more detailed and includes sort of a word-by-word deep dive of structuring plots that did take a few thoughtful hours of work and refinement and layout. There is content there I do believe is of value and interest comparable to buying a can of soda. I worked after making it to pare back to the free micro version.
I’m working on launching my own website, and this will include updates to my model. The two will be separated into different product listings. I won’t be able to have pay-what-you-want anymore. For all games, I will have SRDs or sample version that are just free; fuller paid releases at a set price; and then a separate donation or subscription space.
You know what, that is fair. If that is what the actual paid content is, yeah I'd agree that's worth a coke. I don't currently have the cash, I'm strapped aa fuck lmao, but when I do, I'll get around to getting you a pop and look over the writeup. I'm curious as to your advice and methods in the writeup. I enjoy daydreaming a lot, so. And thank you for recognizing I wasn't coming at this from a malicous angle, however, reading back I think I may have come off a little too harsh. Best kf luck to your creative endevours!
Email me (alice@feypop.com) and I’ll send you a copy.
To reply here as well beyond our email interaction, much obliged
Cute slap to the face to anyone with aphantasia
I have friends with aphantasia who are into TTRPGs and it’s fascinating how they still choose to engage with the medium. There’s something worth spotlighting there.
You can imagine me playing and giving this 5 stars
in the words of our friend Nerdy, get appreciated, nerd 😄
Thank you!!!
this reminds me of the story of a student taking an exam and the only question was ‘what is the definition of a risk?’ And they simply wrote ‘This.’ And left.
I don’t know if it’s true. But I like what you’ve done here.
Love it! Thank you for sharing.