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I don't think my idea fits the theme very well.

A topic by GardenofCarnations created Jun 19, 2024 Views: 94 Replies: 4
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I've been racking my brain, but I can't really think of anything particularly ragy or queer. I just keep coming back to metaphorical nonsense that really feels off the mark. 

My latest idea is a ttrpg where players are mice being oppressed by horrible giant humanoids and being forced to live in small communities to prevent rebellion. The house is infinite and inescapable. The members of the mice communities can only meet in secret lest they be assailed by the humanoids. 

The magic system is based around a mist that allows the mice to disguise themselves and create tools and pathways to meet with each other. The mist is ever present, but high mice priests are to prevent the use of this magic in such ways. They can use their own magic to dispel the mist.

Anyway the point of the game is to work in secret to help other communities survive in this household as food is always short, monsters lurk in the mist, and communities are always paranoid due to spies on the side of the high priests.

Anyway, I feel like I'm making progress, but something feels off. Any thoughts? Is this too off for the jam?

HostSubmitted

I think that fits our experience as queer people really well! But don't worry too much about making it "queer enough" or "wrathful enough." Don't force either one if it isn't feeling right. I'd rather you submit a piece of art that you love and feels true to your experience. Sometimes it's nice to just make some good ass art. I like your idea a lot! But don't be afraid to cut out anything that you put in just to fit with the theme. I think queer joy is the best revenge against fuckers like Ron Depantspiss, and that's enough wrath for me!

Okay. I'm getting close to being finished with the quick start. I should be done in a couple days. Sorry if I'm a bit unconfident. I just haven't done anything like this so maybe I'm making it a bigger deal than it ought to be.

HostSubmitted

it's alright! if it's made with love, i'm sure people will find value in it. if it's "bad," so what? i've made some real bad art and a few real bad games. you made something, you did something for the first time, and that's the important thing! plus you'll learn and get better by simply finishing a project. future you can always come back with some more tools and update the game. i've done that plenty of times.

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OP this sounds extremely cool! Can't speak to whether it's on theme or not, but I'll definitely be checking it out when the jam is over :)