Jonathan

Reclamation TTRPG by JQHY Dystopian sci-fi TTRPG about evading deconstruction.

jqhy.itch.io/reclamation
Do you play TTRPGs? Do you like sci-fi, cyberpunk, inner turmoil? If yes, you'll enjoy Reclamation, a game that pits you against a stubborn hunter with luck on their side. This free little 2-page game is available to download now.
#ttrpg #rpg #cyberpunk #tabletop #scifi

Wow!! This game looked great from the first time I saw it; it's so awesome you were involved 😎

Thank you very much! It's affirming to hear that the idea sounds good to you 👍👍

Hello, me again, I believe I have addressed your key concerns in the latest update!

The #nextfest Demo for Switchboard (wishlist now!) is actively bugfixed whenever any issues are reported. While most users have had a stable experience, several updates have been made since release. The latest changes are here:
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All points noted, thank you. The skip function has been tweaked a lot, so it's no trouble to try some new balancing!

Lovely, much appreciated 👍
There is actually a skip function in the cutscenes which I should signpost better, maybe needs some tweaks too.

Have you tried reinstalling?

Aha, you've found an elusive error, sorry about that. Restarting the tutorial could work, but the last person to report this kept having the same issue. I've not been able to replicate it so far.

Do you know your PC's specifications? Anything unusual?

Thanks for reporting, any details appreciated.

Switchboard on Steam 1952, Empire Grand. Inhabit the frantic life of a telephone exchange operator in this thrilling voice-acted historical puzzle game. Connect calls, consult the directories and listen closely to earn yo...

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1952, Empire Grand. Introducing Switchboard for #nextfest, beginning today! A historical puzzle thriller with voice-acting, tactile controls and period-style illustration. Try the demo now! #gamedev #demo #history #steam #indiegame #games #puzzle

Switchboard on Steam 1952, Empire Grand. Inhabit the frantic life of a telephone exchange operator in this thrilling voice-acted historical puzzle game. Connect calls, consult the directories and listen closely to earn yo...

For your consideration - a historical puzzle thriller with voice acting and period-style graphics!
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🚨 Our demo is now live!

If you've been yearning for a satirical pixel game about being an office project manager with the unfortunate debuff of being British, then...that's odd. But boy have we got the game for you!

Play and let us know what you think -> tinyurl.com/BtHEdemo

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1952, Empire Grand. The DEMO for Switchboard is now live on Steam and itch, your first invitation to experience this game and its story. Try it early, and wishlist before Next Fest!
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Switchboard DEMO by JQHY Historical puzzle thriller

THE DEMO for Switchboard is now available: jqhy.itch.io/switchboard - and #indiegame, I need YOUR help! This is a critical moment for playtesting - the experience seems stable, but I need you to try and break it. Give your feedback on the page's forum, or contact me here! #gamedev #indiedev #demo

An extract from a 1950s newspaper, showing a variety of boldly-illustrated advertisements for food and businesses.

a section of illustration from the game Switchboard, depicting a sewing machine advertisement within a phone directory.

Illustrations are a key medium for worldbuilding in Switchboard, my game set in the 1950s. My choices of typography and layout were referenced from tons of historical material, from the Internet Archive and elsewhere.
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This is my debut indie game 'Milo'. A free demo is available on Steam. Wishlist today and join the Discord to be part of development. I’m excited to share five major features in the full release. #SteamDemo #IndieGame #ZombieShooter

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Switchboard grew from a simple prototype. The idea felt strong - I wanted to build it out, but into what? My work on tech demos and my experience with audio drama finally encountered an opportunity to intersect. Wishlist now!
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Demo dropping in the next week!!

We're a tiny, leftist, two person indie team with no marketing budget, and you could be our 75th wishlist 👀

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Here's the trailer for my upcoming game Switchboard - a postwar drama with voice acting and original music. Look forward to illustration, tactile controls and a tough choices. Wishlist now!
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#indiegame #indiedev #game #gaming #wishlist #historical #simulation

Switchboard on Steam 1952, Empire Grand. Inhabit the frantic life of a telephone exchange operator in this thrilling voice-acted historical puzzle game. Connect calls, consult the directories and listen closely to earn yo...

Hello! This game is now available to wishlist on steam, check out the trailer with original music and some of the voice acting!
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Switchboard on Steam 1952, Empire Grand. Inhabit the frantic life of a telephone exchange operator in this thrilling voice-acted historical puzzle game. Connect calls, consult the directories and listen closely to earn yo...

It is 1952 in Empire Grand. Switchboard, my upcoming alt-history puzzle game, illuminated with voice acting, original music and illustrated literature, now has a Steam page. Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3931650/...

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Very excited for this upcoming era! Great point made about how software dev looks from the outside vs how much is expended to get that far. You've clearly been very rigorous and thoughtful entering this phase. Thanks for the grenades, and the whole team's hard work over the years. Congratulations 👏

I've seen so many new, unique projects thanks to this event, thanks! Very grateful to be involved.

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1952, Empire Grand. In SWITCHBOARD you'll take the frantic role of a telephone operator striving to unite her family.
Tactile controls, rich visuals and voice-acting will weave a dramatic tale of military intrigue. Follow for updates, and listen in on jqhy.itch.io
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The protagonist, Dave, stands by his desk in an office. The carpet is ugly, the walls grey, and the sky clear and blue outside this prison. Oh well. The office has a small kitchen area complete with kettle and coffee machine, a handful of other desks, two colleagues, and some posters on the wall near to a giant clock.

A grumpy looking boss stares at you, unsmilingly, from behind a desk. Behind him is a large company poster, a calendar, and a framed picture of his dog with brass nameplate. There's some paper, a pen, and a company-branded mug on the desk. The back of the protagonist's head is visible, facing him. There's a large window behind the boss, the tops of some buildings visible. One one is a strange looking billboard, containing a demonic head and the words "consume, consume, consume".

A computer terminal, showing a simple layout of emails. The one on screen seems to be a PR-sounding response brushing off a legal complaint. A drab office with an ugly carpet is visible behind the monitor.

The protagonist stands in the middle of a small studio apartment. It's dark outside, and a small digital wristwatch face at the bottom left hand side of the screen announces that it's 10:08pm. The apartment contains a tiny kitchen area, a desk with a computer and some old mugs on, a slightly messy bed with pink duvet, and some shelves with various objects on.

Behind the Hydra's Eyes is a narrative game and office management sim. Manage your team, oversee construction, placate your boss. But something eerie is going on...

Dare you find out what? Wishlist now.

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Awesome Cerrit - there is another specific part of his story that I am hoping you will show 🤞 Loving it!

I love shared vehicles in games. What a platinum-grade concept. So much fun!
- Moment to moment communication and co-op
- Asymmetric co-op (steering + something else)
- Steering-based hilarity
Hoping Helldivers 2 adds more multivehicles. And I plan to put them in a project soon. #indiedev #gamedev

Your CR tableaux pieces are always excellent 👌

YES I would love to see more