Speed of Light
A downloadable game
In Speed of Light, you will be Intellects aboard an observation vessel. Your mission is to be the last thoughts of a universe, dying to the Big Rip.
In 30 minutes, everything - everything - will be scattered to light. What will you remember and think in that time?
Speed of Light is a solo silence game for multiple players. Per pre-determined time interval, players will say what they have thought about in the preceding period. After that there will be silence. Most of the game is silent - as the universe expands and tears, you will have all the time left to think and ponder.
This game has been updated with a new (still austere) layout and some graphic elements with very minimal change to the text. If you give me money for this, I might be able to afford some nice line-art for the game!
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빛의 속도에서 플레이어는 우주 마지막 순간을 관측하는 최후의 지성체가 되어 조용히 생각합니다. 암흑 에너지로 인한 공간 팽창으로 찢어지는 우주가 느끼는 마지막 무언가가 되어 서로에게 외치려 합니다.
30분 후, 모든 것이 빛으로 흩어집니다. 이 짧은 영원 동안 무엇을 생각하고 기억할 건가요?
빛의 속도는 여러명의 플레이어를 위한 솔로 게임입니다. 규칙에 따라 정해진 시간마다 플레이어들은 서로에게 메시지를 전달할 기회가 생기고, 다음 기간동안 고요히 느끼고 생각하는 것을 다시 메시지로 작성합니다. 이 기간은 점차 길어집니다. 빛의 속도는 조용한 게임입니다.
한글 버전과 영어 버전이 둘 다 들어있습니다. 무료 옵션으로도 받으실 수 있으나 이런 조그마한 창작을 지원하신다면 결제가 좋은 방법이라 생각합니다!
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Thanks to:
Brendon for encouraging me to develop this further
Ruri for calling me a genius for the revision
Paul Czege (@paulczege) for advising me on improving safety of this game
and, of course, all the playtesters!
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $3 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Merry Copies
Support this game at or above a special price point to receive something exclusive.
가변형 빛의 속도
빛의 속도가 한 부 판매될 때마다 여기에 무료 카피가 2부 추가됩니다. 친구들과 나눠보기에도 좋고 구매 없이 구경하시기에도 좋아요!
Variable Speeds of Light
Every copy of Speed of Light sold will add 2 copies to this pool. Anyone can grab one without payment as long as copies remain!
Development log
- Speed of Light is safer with one more pageJul 24, 2022
- Speed of Light is faster in KoreanJul 23, 2022
- Speed of Light, except slightly less austereJul 23, 2022
Comments
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As a person, a player, and a TRPG creator, I'm quite hung up on the idea of sharing mutual interests, at both the cultural and inter-personal level. I'm also fascinated with the concept of permanence and leaving a indelible mark on the universe (though not quite as fervently as those other themes). Needless to say, the premise of this game challenges and frightens me, on an existential level.
The mechanics seem to replicate the current milieu, just a bit too closely (especially for someone struggling with the vagaries of internet access in a 'developing' economy): atomized individuals sending desperate messages into the void; distance enforced by circumstance; the heightened uncertainty of connecting with someone else.
The game seems to challenge players to reframe this involuntary solitude as a blessing; an opportunity for silent reflection. I'm willing to consider that perspective, as a player, even if it seems anathema to me, as a person.
On a more practical level, I like that the game has a definite structure: five transmissions, 30 minutes... it sets real-world constraints that mesh with the theme quite organically.
Of course, all of this is based on my impression of the rules-as-written. The actual play experience may well prove more satisfying (and less foreboding) than it seems, on 'paper'. Would definitely consider signing up for this at Session Zero con.
It's hard to express my gratitude for this thoughtful comment. It showed me a perspective that I haven't even thought of before - the notion that it reflects upon our instant-messaging age and lifestyle is a powerful thought. I feel like Speed of Light has been expanded by your ideas.
Thank you.