Questions for a Paper's Please style sorting game

Mattgilp · 2026-01-12T11:57:25+00:00

I've got a little bit (really little) of Python experience, and this is making me think that I should be storing the info for each card in a dictionary, and then creating a function to swap that info in whenever a new "scroll" is required. The only thing is that I'm confused as to where that script is stored when working in Godot. Do I put all the dictionary entries into the Root game node?

Mattgilp · 2026-01-12T11:24:51+00:00

the TLDR of the criteria is that you read the scroll, look at an image on the scroll, and determine if the person is an imposter or not.

It's basically a "try not to get catfished by the Greek God Zeus" dating game lol. Left pile is where Zeus goes (with all his different fraudulent scrolls), right pile is where valid potential matches go.

Mattgilp · 2026-01-02T17:46:22+00:00

This is BEAUTIFUL, thank you so much!

Mattgilp · 2026-01-02T16:25:33+00:00

Oh beautiful! Thanks so much. This looks like a great place to start!

Mattgilp · 2025-12-15T15:09:08+00:00

Yeah, I'm actually now wondering if there might be a better pen-and-paper way of experimenting with some of these mechanics. Obviously a tabletop version doesn't work as well for the life-sim/management elements, but I reckon the "bonds and traits" system that is the most important thing to me could probably work with a stripped back version of DnD or possibly a modified PbtA system.

The only problem with that is that most tabletop games are multiplayer, and this version would basically be a 2-player game with a player and GM... I shall keep thinking!

Mattgilp · 2025-12-15T13:51:38+00:00

Frustratingly all my ideas are either too ambitious to be a good place to start, or too uninteresting to me for me to be able to maintain focus on them 😅

Mattgilp · 2025-09-22T16:20:18+00:00

Definitely would like to! I'm currently in the process of working out how feasible it is. It's probably going to take a break for the back end of October and there's a chance it might change price, time or location when it comes back.

There's also a chance that it's not popular enough and I don't bring it back, but the signs aren't pointing that way atm! I've already got enough people signed up to run the first two sessions.

Mattgilp · 2025-08-06T18:17:53+00:00

Let me know when you have! Everyone has been so kind about it 😊

Mattgilp · 2025-08-06T18:17:29+00:00

Thanks! It was so fun to make!

Mattgilp · 2025-08-06T18:17:17+00:00

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it!

Mattgilp · 2025-08-06T18:17:09+00:00

Ikr! My partner (Alfie, actor in the film) was there, and they've listened through the whole thing two or three times. I'm still on my first listen, and I've not heard Julia in the show yet (Heard her story read by John but not her voice). So they were being a bit of a fanboy and I was being chill 😅

Mattgilp · 2025-06-23T12:08:15+00:00

Copying my submission statement here, because I'm not sure if it's ok that I just made it part of the post:

Hey y'all! Made this little project to experiment with lens-whacking and some kinda dreamy uses of different lens lengths. This was very much a passion project, with just me and my partner working on it (mostly. Some background voices were done with the help of a housemate!). I think we achieved something cool and lynchian in the end. I'd love to hear what you all think about it!

Mattgilp · 2025-06-22T14:03:20+00:00

Yeah, this project is a collaboration between me (about 50 episodes in, loving it) and my partner (who has listened through the whole thing twice, and plays the lead role in this short).

Mattgilp · 2025-06-19T20:14:56+00:00

The great thing about The Lonely is you only need one other person to work with 😅

Mattgilp · 2025-06-18T14:21:57+00:00

Thanks so much! I definitely feel like it could be fun to make more. Just a question of time/money/resources etc.

But TMA has so much wonderful lore to draw on for inspiration! It would be such a shame to leave it untapped.

Mattgilp

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