Feb 10, 2023
What Happened to _QU3ST?
CONTENT WARNING: A frank 9 page summation of mental illness
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What Happened to _QU3ST?
CONTENT WARNING: A frank 9 page summation of mental illness
Fun fact:
One of the main reasons I designed _QU3ST was to practice mental math/addition. Every ADHD brain functions differently, for me I have no problem whatsoever visualizing—anything—but numbers hard! YUCK.
People can "teach me" until they're blue in the face, I won't retain a word. I needed practice.
The first full month of play you can see little numbers included (for myself) so I could more easily add things up.
But by the 3rd month (and some change) this technique was no longer needed. I can now do basic mental addition, something I was never taught in school.
Another helpful byproduct is my partner and I can look at our board and easily discern days when I've had an Anxiety attack/episode.
Alex and I may not understand why I'm completely exhausted—that is—until we look at the board and go "Oh!"
This has been very useful in determining when it's time to rest and take breaks. I've absolutely become more acquainted with my body playing this game.
Yes Oliver! YES! SO proud of you!
The Test Fleet has (mostly) returned unscathed! There is enough data for me to conclude that a 6th version is needed/wanted. Nothing major, only just fine tweaking.
There WILL be an opportunity to sign up as a Test Pilot again, but I can't say when.
Hello! This is Captain Silver of the Fire Squad! Just want to pop in and say thank you for the opportunity to participate, it's been an honor flying with you. I'd love to see where the project ends up, and I hope I'll get the opportunity to join you again. I'm continuing to use your system, so if you need a tester or feedback, I'm always available through e-mail or here on Tumblr. (Here is more reliable.) QU3ST was helpful for me, and I'm glad I can take part.
THE HONOR IS OURS!
Captain Silver, I will be contacting you soon! And there's another opportunity!
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It's a gosh darn public post on my Patreon! Shucks! Golly!
One Fire Squad Captain didn't crack open the manual until 15 days in, and proceeded to use our game system to regulate something the _QU3ST was never designed to regulate.
As a friend I wanted to gently challenge the decision, but as a designer I had to sit back and watch because it's really useful data. REALLY useful.
Still. That's an "oof" right there. Oof!
We're on Level 7 now. More than halfway there.
Read my Captain's Log
I have several very cool announcements, but I am shifting to a hebdomadal posting schedule. They will trickle down.
On June 20th I jettisoned Instagram and Facebook, in the Fall I’ll re-asses and (potentially) delete both accounts. At best, they barely serve my purposes, and I must focus!
Alex and I closing in on becoming level 5 Space Captains. Here’s our 4th month of play:
Regretfully I have not been able to work on the game otherwise, things have been delayed.
What would help me is pledging to my Patreon. Currently, I’ve had to take on other jobs. I’m house cleaning, gardening, pet sitting, and there’s talk of light nanny/babysitting.
My primary goal is to make comics regularly again. Things have been difficult, I lost all confidence in myself as an artist. Not a line of thought that I believe, but persistent, and at times merciless.
Regarding _QU3ST. I believe some minor tweaking is needed for the Basic Manual, but I also believe I can circle back to it after drafting The Advanced _QU3ST Manual.
Exciting stuff! ...when I can get to it!
WANTED: 2nd Squadron of Game Testers
_QU3ST is a game designed to reprogram our brains to associate tidying/organizing with space adventure and real world rewards. The game was designed by two Disabled adults—for themselves—and for everyone else. We need feedback on our work in order to help this game grow!
When completed _QU3ST will be released to everyone for free obviously...
...with the Advanced Manual / Boxed Kit launched on Kickstarter.
Five Space Captains to embark on a test flight. If you accept this mission, you'll be playing Monday May 17th through Sunday May 23rd. Participants will receive one test manual via email, and be thanked by name (including pronouns) in the official release and finalized manuals! Basically your name will be etched into The Honored Intergalactic Hall of Voyagers for all time.
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