Texting the Awkward Ace Guy You've Had a Crush on Since High School
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It's tough having a crush. Especially when that crush is on your best friend. And especially when that crush lasts five, ten years! But it's OK—you can text him! Who knows, maybe he'll finally figure out what you've been unable to say these many years. Or, you'll just annoy him! Either way.
A short and sweet text-messaging-based visual novel created in seven days for the Only One of Any Asset (O2A2) Queer Edition Jam 2023!
As per the jam rules, this game contains:
- <1,000 words (991 to be exact)
- 1 sprite + 1 BG
- 1 music track
- 1 sound effect
As per my own rules, this game contains:
- Silly texting dialogue and shenanigans
- Self-indulgent gay feels (whoops how did those get in there)
- A very cute ace char who hasn't quite figured himself out yet
- Two different endings based on your texting prowess (can you get the cute sweet scene at the end?? teehee)
The two characters, Genzou and Iggy, are from my main game, Our Wonderland, but you don't need to know anything about them or the game to enjoy this little story! (Though if you like them, I hope you might try out the main game!!)
Content Warnings: adult language, topics regarding mental health (in particular, anxiety)
Credits:
- Writing, art, scripting, and GUI: Carrot
- Music: ISAo
- Additional code: Yet Another Phone for Ren'Py by Nighten, Snowfall GUI by tofurocks
- Testing: key
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All builds can run on both 64- and 32-bit machines!
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I ain't even played the game yet but I can already say with confidence that I am the awkward ace guy
How many endings are there??
An ace texting an ace
What could possibly go wrong?
...I relate way to much to buth here oml
a really sweet game i played while listening to the cicadas at sunset :-) a lovely experience
how do you get the good ending?
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! as an aroace this warms my heart! TwT
so cute qwq my heart is melting, as a aroace I am happy with this game alot TvT
I WIN
Is in Spanish?
2015!?
I loved this game so much :''')
Such cutie!!
They're so cute though
That's a really short title. Why didn't you just make it a few words longer? /hj
ADORABLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :D
I LOVED this game, even though it was really short.
This was such an amazing and lovely game, it's a full on 10/10 :)
I got the good one on the first try :3
I love Genzou so much. This game was a bit anxiety-inducing itself because Iggy reminds me of a former partner where things didn't go so well, but nonetheless it was pleasant to play :]
I'll definitely check out Our Wonderland soon, would like to see more of The Lad. His speaking patterns are gold.
This was such a lovely playthrough!! Thank you so much for taking the time to record it and sharing it with me! I loved watching it so much!! 😭💕
fuck you for not making this longer i love you kiss me
HELPPPPPPP I'M SORRY???? 🤣💦
If it's any consolation I'll be putting out another longer game soon that is mostly texting-based and has these same characters (along with some other ones).
I'm glad you liked it, ahhhhh thank you for playing!! 😭💕
bro the intro is literally me and my besti
I'm ace and they're pan and they're the most annoying tester of all time
LMAO I'm glad you can relate!!! 🤣
ace representation yippee
Sob I'm glad you like it!! I'm always trying to add ace rep into my games 😭💕
how do i know if i got the good ending
The good ending is the one where you actually see Iggy! He shows up at Genzou's shop with coffee and they go get dinner. (In the bad ending, you don't get to see Iggy at all.)
thank you for this game! it's really very cute. it reminded me of our conversation with a friend. I'm so happy with the ending! (although I didn't get to it the first time) the election interestingly shows how phrases can affect the dialogue, and animations have added realism and atmosphere! I hope to see Genzo and Iggs in your other games again><🧡
Ahhhhhhh!! I'm so sorry I'm rather delayed on this reply -- I've had a lot going on lately so I've kept forgetting to check comments on itch lakdjfa Thank you so much for this lovely video tho!!! I apologize as I can't understand it, but I'm really happy and touched you would take the time to translate the game as you're recording 🥺💕
I'm really happy you liked the characters, too!! They are my heart and soul 😭💕 They are actually in many of my games!! LOL Mostly in the main game Our Wonderland, but they're in most of my little side games too kjdadf (maybe I love them a bit too much...)
Thank you again so much for playing and recording this sweet video (and taking the time to let me know your thoughts, too). It really means so much! And I'm glad you enjoyed the game! 🥰
aw, It's ok, I'm happy to see your reply!! I will remember and will definitely play your other games! thank you for your hard work, which makes others happier for a while!👐💖
Honestly, it reminded me of a dialogue between me and my friend! I then sent him a screenshot of moments from the game and told him: “Look, this is literally our dialogue!”
Hehehehe, it was funny and pleasant 🦊✨
Ohhhhhh I'm glad HAHAHA I was really hoping it would feel realistic!! That's part of why I tried to set up all the texting animations and timing and everything, so it could feel a bit more immersive and more like real texting 💦
I'm really happy you enjoyed it!! Even though it's just a short simple little game, it still holds a special place in my heart, so I'm always really happy when people like it!!🥰
am i just a bad texter :p
i can't get any ending but
hey i haven't heard from you in a while
wishing you a happy new year
guys help
HELP I'm sorry lakdjfad My biggest suggestion is to answer in a way that's very kind and not too forward?? And like, to be understanding, etc. Basically try not to answer in a way that will ever cause Iggy stress LOL if that makes sense 🤣 (also apologies for the late response, I've been really bad at checking itch lately because I've been busy ldkjfasd)
ohhhh ofc actually why didn't i think of that lmao :/ be kind, understanding basically model boyfriend got it ty for da help
AHHHTHEYRESO CUUUUUUTEJZJSKJDJDJSJSJEJTJR THE COFFEE ENDING
Also... Like damn, the anxiety scene? That hit hard, but it was really sweet too. Really well executed imo. I kinda related a bit too hard to both Genzou and Iggs, especially Genzou tho
Ahhhhh sob sob I'm really happy you liked it!! Thank you so much for playing! 🥺💕
I wanted to make it both sweet but also kinda immersive and realistic, like a real set of convos that could happen. That makes me really moved that you could relate to them ahhhh 😭 It means a lot!! Thank you so much for playing and for this lovely comment💕
THIS IS SO CUTE I LOVED IT
AHHHHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 🥰
THIS IS SO ADOREABLE HHHH :((((((((((((((((((
Thank you very much??? Ahhhh I'm really happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for playing!! 🥰💕
XAXSESADCDFCZEACD I LOVE HOW THE MAIN MENU CHANGES AFTER THE LIL COFFEE ENDING, I LOVE THIS GAME SM AAA
HELP I DIDN'T SEE THIS COMMENT?????
Thank you so much though ahhh!! I'm really glad you enjoyed the game! And hehe I'm happy you enjoyed the little easter egg menu change 🤭💕
DUDE, I FRICKING LOVE THIS TWO TOGETHER ASKAKDJKNFJADSVNSL .////.
I love your games a LOT and i have sort of a hyperflection for this silly games that you made >__< (yep, im autistic :P)
I ALREADY PLAYED OW AND OFW LIKE 3-4 TIMES, I JUST LOVE YOUR WORK!!!! :D
WORDS CANT DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE THESE SILLY GAMES AND THE RELATION BETWEEN GENZOU AND IGGY >///<
KEEP IT ON, CARROT!!! :]
LKDJAFLSKDJFALKDSFA I'M SO GLAD AHHHHHHHHHHHH my heart is bursting???? 😭💕 I'm so happy you love these two, they provide me such joy GUHHHH I THINK ABOUT THEM EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY LMAOOOO.
HELP YOU PLAYED OW AND OFW 3-4 TIMES LDKJFALDSKFJASD THAT IS SO MUCH???? Oh my gosh... I'm very touched!! I'm so happy that you enjoy the game and chars so much!! This comment really made my day!!! 💕 I SHALL KEEP WORKING HARD. Thank you so much for your love and support 🥰
SAME ASBHKCJHZVJ
IM DRAWING THE SILLIES RIGHT NOW AND SOMEDAY ILL SEND IT :3
ALSO ITS MY FIRST COMMENT I DID AND SOMEONE REPLIED ASBDD
Also, your games ALWAYS Make my day, im really exited for the arc 5!!!
that was a good chat btw!
Toodles!!
-Mel/Star
Very sweet game!! I loved the ending and Genzou emoji 83 hehe (SO CUTE, I think i'm gonna use it) it'd be great if it was longer-- I'm interested what else would they talk about! (tho i understand that it was made for jam and it has rules) Ending and phone call were very wholesome, it's so heartwarming how Genzou cares for Iggy, awwww! I Hope their dinner was delicious and rest of the evening/night was great as well~!
Also love ace rep, it's so nice to be seen! And thank you for such a sweet game! <3
SOB I ALSO WISH IT COULD HAVE BEEN LONGER. I felt like I could have written so many more fun interactions and it was just so much fun to do kdajflakds maybe in the future I can make a revamped longer version or something where I include more scenes.
Thank you so much for playing and I'm really happy you enjoyed the game and chars so much!! These two are so sweet and important to me ahhhhh I love themmmm. So I'm always super touched when others enjoy them as well 😭💕 Thank you for taking the time to write up such a lovely comment!! Reading this really warmed my heart!!
YEAH!! IT WOULD BE SO COOL IF YOU MADE IT!! I'M ALL FOR KNOWING MORE ABOUT GENZY HEHE~ 83 Though no pressure! You seem to work so much on Our Wonderland, I Hope you don't overwork yourself and take care of yourself!
Yesss!!! I love your characters, they are so realistic, have so many flaws, but are also so likeable and relatable! I could talk about them for hours (and I'm gonna do this in OW comments after finishing it, bwahaha!!) Also awwww, your comment made me smile so much, thank you as well!!!! <3 <3
such a beautiful game!! Loved the unique gaming style and adorable ending!! So glad to see some ace rep up here!
THANK YOU???? (also sorry for the late reply, I feel like I must have completely missed this notification?? I've been so all over the place recently alkdjfa) I'm really glad you liked the game and also the ace rep!! As an ace dev myself I also always appreciate seeing it too ldkajdsf Thank you for taking the time to write up such a lovely comment!! 😭💕
This is such a sweet game, the good ending was great and felt fulfilling to achieve. It's also always nice to see some good ace representation :)
jdlakdsjfa THANK YOOOOOU!! I'm very happy you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for playing?? There are so few games with ace chars in general, so I'm always happy if people can enjoy some of these little stories of mine 🥺💕 Thank you for the lovely comment!!
I love this short story
As I use itch for other things I love playing wholesome games
Take a PB Cookie recipe image with 2000s skeleton art
I somehow missed this comment LMAOOOOOO
Th-..... thank you for playing... and for the peanut butter cookies recipe 🤣🤣🤣 I do love a good peanut butter cookie I will admit lkdjfads
Hand in hand! Sooooooo cute! 5555 I want to see they dating scenes!😭
Ahhhhh I'm glad you liked it!! Even though this is just a short little game, I had a lot of fun with it and enjoyed getting to make something silly and cute! Thank you so much for playing! 🤭💕
(And lol they went to Denny's for dinner afterwards~ 😌 I drew the picture at the end of this devlog to show their dinner hehe)
Ahhhhhh carrot you're so great! Looking forward to the next part of Our Wonderland!
they're so silly, i love them..... (I WOULD DIE FOR THEM /LH)
HELP PLEASE DON'T?????
I am glad you like them tho ahhhhhhh thank you for playing??? 🥺💕
OH MY GOD THE MAIN SCREEN AFTER THE GOOD ENDING IS SO CUTE
HAHAHAHAHAHA I'M GLAD YOU LIKED IT. I want it to be just a cute small little surprise 🤭💕