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I definitely jumped the first time I searched a drawer","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":715217,"author_name":"benmcnelly","author_uid":"benmcnelly","epoch":1633368555,"text":"Working on getting a web version up for those having trouble, since it has to have web connection to start windows may be blocking it first run on some systems.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":715255,"author_name":"tinykidtoo","author_uid":"tinykidtoo","epoch":1633368827,"text":"I made it out, guess I lived.  Not sure what is going on, but I love the atmosphere.  Cool music and sfx.  I just wish it was a little less dark, there are times when I don't know where to go because it was pitch black.  The whole persistent world thing is really neat, but I didn't see any indication of running into any traps, but cool idea.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":715270,"author_name":"benmcnelly","author_uid":"benmcnelly","epoch":1633368958,"text":"@larsendt I am glad you liked the one life part! Oh how I wish we had more time for adding more variations in the traps and items.. Thanks for playing!","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":715295,"author_name":"benmcnelly","author_uid":"benmcnelly","epoch":1633369070,"text":"@tinykidtoo Nice! Yeah, only about a dozen people have had a go so far, so not many traps set. But hey, you made it out you can always go back in and leave some \"surprises\" for the other players ;-)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":715663,"author_name":"ildfuglen","author_uid":"ildfuglen","epoch":1633371871,"text":"The game is crashing for me as well unfortunately","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":715778,"author_name":"Zapturk","author_uid":"zapturk","epoch":1633372845,"text":"Yeah crashing here too","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":715842,"author_name":"benmcnelly","author_uid":"benmcnelly","epoch":1633373351,"text":"Noooo!","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":715843,"author_name":"LDJam user 0","author_uid":"0","epoch":1633373351,"text":"had some people tell me they are having issues with non rtx supporting video cards, we will try and diagnose and post a more stable build ASAP","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":715937,"author_name":"ccglp","author_uid":"ccglp","epoch":1633374099,"text":"As others said, When I input at the start my phone number nothing happens (Spanish number)","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":716094,"author_name":"Fiote","author_uid":"fiote","epoch":1633375300,"text":"- Music is very loud (no control at least not on the first screen).\n- Fullscreen is kinda bad lol. Make it windowed at least <3\n- Your phone input does not accept plus signals (required for international codes) so I suppose it only works with on whatever country are you in. \n\nThe concept had me REALLY interested and synthwave for soundtrack had me INSTANTLY hooked. I want to play it :(","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":716131,"author_name":"blacksheepza","author_uid":"blacksheepza","epoch":1633375557,"text":"Seems like an interesting idea and it sounds like you managed to get a lot done in the jam.","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":716450,"author_name":"3mpty","author_uid":"3mpty","epoch":1633377989,"text":"didn't receive a text on my australian mobile number so unfortunately I can't play this.","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":722537,"author_name":"benmcnelly","author_uid":"benmcnelly","epoch":1633409199,"text":"@3mpty Try putting a country code in front of it, and next time I would change this mechanic to maybe allow electronic mail as alternate.\n\nHere are some player codes, let me know if you all want more!\n\n> 234243423\n\n> 23432345\n\n> 92384723","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":722556,"author_name":"svntax","author_uid":"svntax","epoch":1633409332,"text":"This is a really interesting, unique idea! Unfortunately I didn't manage to make it far. I was careless in thinking that you could lower your paranoia more than once from the same spot.","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":722713,"author_name":"MorePixels","author_uid":"morepixels","epoch":1633410599,"text":"Really interesting concept unfortunately my game did crash so I didn't get to experience a whole lot of the game but it does seem really cool","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":724649,"author_name":"Hobzone","author_uid":"hobzone","epoch":1633426401,"text":"Really interresting idea ! It could have been better if we had indication about traps and clues.","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":724996,"author_name":"Pythorogus","author_uid":"pythorogus","epoch":1633428434,"text":"I didn't received the text :( I really wanted to test it, seems so cool and interesting... Maybe send a code for those can't try the game ?","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":725035,"author_name":"LDJam user 268934","author_uid":"268934","epoch":1633428713,"text":"Looks interesting","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":725973,"author_name":"ElectricStalin","author_uid":"electricstalin","epoch":1633433940,"text":"Good idea!","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":727132,"author_name":"mrchip","author_uid":"mrchip","epoch":1633439889,"text":"Game freezed when starting for a good 20 seconds or so, but it started eventually. Might be related to the crashes others mention.\nEntered phone number but nothing happens.\nI'll check this game another day, hoping for a patch or workaround. The idea is just too promising.","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":728962,"author_name":"Pixelydian","author_uid":"pixelydian","epoch":1633448786,"text":"SUPER COOL concept! Love the ingenuity. Sound effects were a little loud and I would have liked a little more visual feedback on if I got an item that helps my paranoia. But other than that it was very spooky and the paranoia effect did actually make me feel more paranoid as I played lol. Would love to see an expanded version of this game.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":736528,"author_name":"Fermak","author_uid":"fermak","epoch":1633496125,"text":"All the clues we needed were in the first trash can. We escaped into the garbage! 10\/10","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":745470,"author_name":"Raysi","author_uid":"raysi","epoch":1633593007,"text":"Game is buggy...","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":748133,"author_name":"Its_Capp","author_uid":"its-capp","epoch":1633634088,"text":"I really want to play this game but I'm not able to input my number, nothing happens.","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":750015,"author_name":"hiroboto","author_uid":"hiroboto","epoch":1633663998,"text":"to some extent unstable game i suppose","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":751064,"author_name":"Quoc","author_uid":"quoc","epoch":1633691804,"text":"Very interesting game. I enjoyed it","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":754313,"author_name":"ALAN001","author_uid":"alan001","epoch":1633774200,"text":"very cool ","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":754350,"author_name":"MarkVeligod","author_uid":"markveligod","epoch":1633775243,"text":"The most stable instability is a lot of fun :D","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":754806,"author_name":"AwesomeAlliterationAlliance","author_uid":"awesomealliterationalliance","epoch":1633788700,"text":"Your game is way different than the one we made. I loved the feeling you transmitted with bringing in permadeath and the paranoia, well it was a real deal. I liked how you played with the gambling aspect. Nice one. ","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":765513,"author_name":"ZCSR","author_uid":"zcsr","epoch":1634412564,"text":"Best Fun I have had! 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