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Use the Shovel\n\n![Cover Image](https:\/\/static.ldjam.com\/content\/65e\/84\/z\/7398b.png)\n\n## No AI was used.\n\nThis is my Ludum Dare 60 Compo entry, \"Use the Shovel\".\n\nThe theme was \"Old Tech\".\n\nI had grandiose plans (as always) but, alas, I had to leave most out.\nI wanted to make something bizarre, moody, and intriguing, with a short story.\nSome of the vision I was able to realize, albeit only in small form.\nThere is potential, I think.\n\nAside from one or two things, the theme's not there (as of first RC).\nI may try to use the remaining couple of hours to add the main planned thematic component in, but not yet sure.\nFor now, I'll just release the current version and opt-out from \"theme\" category.\n\nI wish I had time to add some sound effects and perhaps even ambient music.\nThose would certainly add a lot to the mood.\nNo time for that now.\n\nI used quite a lot of the precious little time I had on custom level editor,\nin hopes that I'd be able to create 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