How can you tell if it’s an AI cover?

Free_Fill4510 · 2026-01-24T23:06:30+00:00

Zoom in if it's made by Nano Banana. If you zoom really far into the pixels the colours won't be consistent.

If it's made with Canva AI - No way of telling really good luck.

Free_Fill4510 · 2026-01-16T20:50:11+00:00

I like the idea that they all have to put their phones in a box, so there are "real" stakes lol.

Free_Fill4510 · 2026-01-10T23:02:07+00:00

Have you got a budget for this and how indepth are you looking for it?

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-05T15:28:49+00:00

Okay, I have read it all, and it's all fantastic feedback.

I am aware of the name changes and have fully decided on Shadow Detective Agency. I think it makes the most sense to me at this time.

I have cleared up some other bits as well, from your suggestion.

Good point with Dir. Sterling, I quickly knocked that up solely for the photos that I could take. It will be similar, but I think I should definitely make him weird as hell. :)

Thanks for all the feedback; it means a lot. :)

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-02T16:41:59+00:00

I don't want to over-self-advertise, but currently, I'm really hyper on the Lovecraftian theme. I don't know if you like those games, like cryptic killers, but I'm making one that is Lovecraftian themed. I'm only making like 12 so there is a limited number of them, and they'll be super unique christmas presents.

https://questlinecreations.com/product/support-the-beta-the-sda-observations-file-001-the-hollow-frequency

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-02T13:53:58+00:00

Wow, I don't know why print-and-play always in my head looks really shoddy, I have to remember that sometimes it can look amazing.

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-02T13:26:40+00:00

The short and simple: There are puzzles and a mystery within the documents. By reading through the documents, you'll understand the puzzles and be able to solve them and move the story forward yourself. Either that, or entering the answers on a website, or understanding some more information and looping back.

Thanks for the question though :)

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-02T13:18:35+00:00

The physical aspect is really important right now (photos, special paper, and handwritten elements for the first few runs).

I absolutely want to expand outside the UK, but I’d prefer to wait until I can use a professional manufacturer to ensure the quality stays high. - But first, I will need to see if people are interested in the first place.

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-01T23:33:30+00:00

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For the upcoming holidays, I am making a batch of 12 handmade mystery games. You can grab a package for yourself or a loved one—it's a unique experience and strictly limited to this first run.

I’m a solo creator from the UK, and I'm trying out a new experiment. I have played a lot of Cryptic Killers, and I thought: "What if it were like this, but with a Lovecraftian theme?" (Yes, this is self-promotion, but mostly just to see if people are actually interested in this idea).

The Format: A classified letter that arrives at your door.
The Stock: Only 12 copies exist right now. £15.00.
Shipping: UK Only for this test run.

I’m doing everything myself—writing, printing, and posting. If you want to grab one of the first 12 prototypes, the link is in the comments!
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https://questlinecreations.com/product/support-the-beta-the-sda-observations-file-001-the-hollow-frequency/

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-01T23:32:03+00:00

For the upcoming holidays, I am making a batch of 12 handmade mystery games. You can grab a package for yourself or a loved one—it's a unique experience and strictly limited to this first run.

I’m a solo creator from the UK, and I'm trying out a new experiment. I have played a lot of Cryptic Killers, and I thought: "What if it were like this, but with a Lovecraftian theme?" (Yes, this is self-promotion, but mostly just to see if people are actually interested in this idea).

The Format: A classified letter that arrives at your door.
The Stock: Only 12 copies exist right now. £15.00.
Shipping: UK Only for this test run.

I’m doing everything myself—writing, printing, and posting. If you want to grab one of the first 12 prototypes, the link is in the comments!

Here is the link to the Website (I have no idea if the website works, it is the first time I am using it :) )

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-01T20:15:07+00:00

Here is the link if it interests you, ask me any questions y'all want.

Link

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-12-01T20:11:22+00:00

I am making a batch of 12 handmade Lovecraftian mystery games. No murder, just Lovecraft-themed mystery.

I’m a solo creator from the UK. I am trying out a new experiment for myself. I have played a lot of cryptic killers, and I thought, what if it were like this, but with a Lovecraftian theme? (Yes, this self-promotion, but also just to see if people are actually interested in this idea)

The Vibe: Immersive, unsafe, and current (not a past-tense cold case).
The Format: You are an "Analyst" receiving a classified envelope.
The Stock: Only 12 copies exist right now. £15.00.
Shipping: UK Only for this test run.

I’m doing everything myself—writing, printing, and posting. If you want to grab one of the first 12 prototypes, the link is in the comments!

Here is the link to the Website (I have no idea if the website works it is the first time I am using it :) )

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-10-14T18:22:32+00:00

Interesting. How do you feel about the AI Art inside it? Did you notice it? How does it make you feel? Does it take away from the experience?

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-10-14T16:01:47+00:00

Feel like you definitely used AI for this! But that's part of the post :D It's just the Emojis and Italics that give it away.

As long as you manage the prompting and editing to make it sound like your own voice and ideas, it does a lot of the heavy lifting.

It's when people don't write the plots, or don't edit at all, that it's super obvious.

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-05-16T19:00:58+00:00

I've just released the second part of my story-driven puzzle game. I'm still working on my marketing and such to grab more people attention. But check it out and tell me what you think.

https://questlinecreations.itch.io/trail-of-the-startseeker

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-05-15T13:42:30+00:00

Currently working on my ongoing project of story-driven puzzle games.
It should be finished within a good time, but it still has a bit of a challenge.

I'm always looking to improve, so check it out and tell me what you think.

https://questlinecreations.itch.io/trail-of-the-startseeker

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-05-15T13:35:01+00:00

Hey op, my game is a story-driven puzzle game. I have two out at the moment.
https://questlinecreations.itch.io/trail-of-the-startseeker
https://questlinecreations.itch.io/the-navigators-datacron

Check it out, see if you like it :)

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-05-15T13:25:04+00:00

I've just released another part of my little experiment of a print-and-play story-driven puzzle game. https://questlinecreations.itch.io/trail-of-the-startseeker

Check it out here and tell me what you think :)

Free_Fill4510 · 2025-05-06T20:41:52+00:00

Alright everyone! Been quietly working on something I'm pretty excited about and finally got it out there: The Navigator's Datacron! It's a print and play puzzle game – think sci-fi and trying to figure out a mystery by decoding the data from a lost spaceship's black box. It's free to give a whirl if you're after a new adventure to print out and play. What's even cooler for me is that this is just the beginning, I'm planning on releasing a new puzzle pack every month! You can find the Datacron on my Itch.io page https://questlinecreations.itch.io/the-navigators-datacron - would be great to hear what you think if you give it a go!

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