{"author_link":"\/users\/cataclysmicknight","author_name":"CataclysmicKnight","author_uid":1189456,"comments":[{"id":1095963,"author_name":"imberny","author_uid":"imberny","epoch":1728433656,"text":"I skimmed through the document. Some fun bits! I had no clue what a \"solo journaling\" game even was, so thank you for introducing this concept! I can see the appeal, but it's not for me. Huge props for delivering on your idea though!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1096003,"author_name":"nimidori311-","author_uid":"nimidori311","epoch":1728434298,"text":"\u201cThe Smiling Hill\u201d is an outstanding work that showcases the limitless possibilities of indie games.\nIt offers a unique and profound experience that leaves a lasting impression\uff01","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1096004,"author_name":"nimidori311-","author_uid":"nimidori311","epoch":1728434301,"text":"\u201cThe Smiling Hill\u201d is an outstanding work that showcases the limitless possibilities of indie games.\nIt offers a unique and profound experience that leaves a lasting impression\uff01","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1096005,"author_name":"nimidori311-","author_uid":"nimidori311","epoch":1728434301,"text":"\u201cThe Smiling Hill\u201d is an outstanding work that showcases the limitless possibilities of indie games.\nIt offers a unique and profound experience that leaves a lasting impression\uff01","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1119137,"author_name":"CataclysmicKnight","author_uid":"cataclysmicknight","epoch":1729701977,"text":"Oh my goodness, thank you so much @nimidori311!!!! That means a LOT to me :D","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1119138,"author_name":"CataclysmicKnight","author_uid":"cataclysmicknight","epoch":1729702050,"text":"I'm so glad to introduce you to it, @imberny! It's a huge field of TTRPG\/tabletop stuff. We make solo journaling stuff about adventures like these or even just IRL encouragement stuff. It's a fun genre to play around in :D","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1119343,"author_name":"Pimping","author_uid":"pimping","epoch":1729719659,"text":"Great game, nice matching with theme, keep going","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1119458,"author_name":"Bombelix","author_uid":"bombelix","epoch":1729726778,"text":"Kudos!\nThis is... Inspiring. I had a blast trying to explain the game to a partner with whom we've played a couple tabletop RPGs, and they were as mind-boggled as I was, this being our first introduction to the genre. I used to be a big big fan of choose-your-own adventure books, and this feels like such an organic step forward (and inward). Definitely checking out your other stuff!","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1120838,"author_name":"iDeNoh","author_uid":"idenoh","epoch":1729912612,"text":"I love this, it's been a while since I had an option for ttrpgs, I had no idea something like this even existed, such a fun experience! 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