Indie Developer Crafts Game for Ultimate Romantic Gesture
Weeks ago, a mysterious team, know only as the Moakes Secret Group, formed in the hidden depths of Facebook. After hours of meticulous programming and loving planning, the final result has arrived: The Adventures Brewdean and Laverne. Scott Moakes, head of game design at Ludomade, spent the beginning of 2015 hand-crafting a game featuring many close friends and family for the purpose of proposing to his girlfriend of 3 years, Meagan. “I have several backup plans just in case something goes wrong. I have speakers in my backpack, and I even developed a mobile version in case none of that works.” Scott nervously explained as he pulled out his phone to show me the fully functioning mobile version, clearly very proud of the fruits of his labor. Everyone has their own love language; some people write love songs, others write love code.
It was a slushy and bleak evening in Dallas as a crowd of close friends and family gathered and waited patiently at the historic Inwood Theatre for a secret viewing to start. The stage was set for Meagan to play the game, starring herself and her favorite songs, memories, people, and inside jokes that she and Scott had shared throughout the years.
“They’re here!” Scott anxiously exclaimed. As Meagan entered the theater, the crowd grew quiet and did their best to hold back the urge to turn and see her no doubt befuddled look as she took her seat at the second to top row of the theater only to be handed a video game controller. The crowd fixated on the screen as her avatar hopped happily along, laughing at references that would spur Meagan to exclaim “Hey! I recognize that laugh! Who is that?!” We were all taken along for the love-filled and scenic adventure of their relationship, from the beginning to present day. As Meagan neared the end of the game, Scott’s avatar took a knee and everyone in the theatre turned around in their seats as they watched Scott do the same. A stunned and shocked Meagan eagerly accepted Scott’s proposal. The crowd cried and cheered as Scott and Meagan toasted their new engagement with a glass of champagne. Shortly after, the crowd congregated at the happy couple’s favorite Dallas pub to celebrate. The soon-to-be-bride formed a conga line, danced behind the bar to Devo’s ”Whip It”, towel in hand, and posed for commemoratory side ponytail group pictures, proving the 80s and romance are alive and well in Dallas, Texas. A heartfelt congratulations to Scott, who has officially found his Player 2.
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