Their Time in This World
(Cover Image: Journey from Venice to Palestine, Mount Sinai and Egypt (ca. 1467)
content warnings: suicide, death. more explicit CWs can be found within the game
GOOD AT KEEPING TIME?
Since the time dislocation phenomena began a few years ago, people all over the universe have been frozen in time. We don't know where the sands of time came from, but we do know that people are crying for help.
We're asking YOU! -- yes, you on the computer or your phone right now, browsing through the New and Popular Games section on itch.io -- to join up with the Timeskeepers' Association.
Do you love exploring different planets? Helping people? Listening to their stories?
Then, you might have what it takes to become a Timeskeeper!
WHAT DO YOU GET?
- You'll meet with different people from all kinds of cultures!
- You get to read at least 10,000 words if Twine isn't lying!
- Your CV will get stacked!
- Almost puzzleless! You just need to walk around and enjoy the sights!
- You can work on your phone! (Wi-Fi/mobile data not included.)
- Really good wages! We swear: don't look us up on the internet.
TESTIMONIALS
But you don't have to take our word on how amazing this job is. Ask our junior Timeskeepers!
"I once explored a castle in the ocean. Poseidon was there. Kinda cool dude, though his daughters didn't fare well. Cuz, you know, sands of time." - James, Planet C
"Damn, I was like walking on rainbows and like I was on the clouds and it was so cool [redacted for being too long]" - Lim, New Singapore
"This job was really helpful for my CV. I now have a job with a massive tech company that's threatening to take over our universe. The future is very bright. Thank you, Timeskeepers." - Terry, Silicon Valley
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!!!
Comments
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good game... The true ending is pretty damn good I'd say, as recontextualisation of the whole thing. My first reaction to reading it was one of rejection but it quickly turned into curiosity. The afterword then served as a way for me to connect with the ideas layed out in the ending. Both in the way, that I have thought similarly about death before and that it served as a reminder of a story happening in my (kind of) distant family right now. At least for me that makes the afterword in a way essential, like a part of the work itself, so I'd encourage everyone to read it as well! Good work!
Pretty cool! Don't have really anything smart to say, but I like that you varied a bit the delivery between fonts, sentences that bring you somewhere, sentences that don't, sentences to see next sentence and sentences that are next sentence.
i really loved this game, liked both endings, i just wish there was a map showing off the building's structure and maybe the last ending could've been a bit more developped imho, but still great work!!
also, genuine question, is there a specific reason or thought behind the fact that every character uses they/them pronouns? i believe it is the best decision since it's up to the player's imagination the rest of the character
There’s at least two reasons why I went with they/them pronouns for pretty much everyone:
I didn’t want to gender any character, not just for LGBTQ+ reasons but I think alien worlds would have their own thing resembling gender. It’d be strange if even the most Earth-like planet just has the same gender norms as we do!
For imagination reasons as you’ve stated. It’s also why I went with rather generic names. I’ve always felt fantasy/science fiction is best served with a healthy dose of minimalism!
Dig a bit guys, this game more than just walking around. Be sure to stick around for the afterword.
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