You will find yourself doubting reality, and your own sanity, as you follow Ian Reid, as he embarks into discovering what is behind the seemingly random changes of reality causing trouble for him and his family.
Story Overview
The player will begin the journey from the perspective of Ian Ried. The player will be given the opportunity to explore Ian’s home and interact with his family members.
As you explore your home you’ll come to find out that things stop making sense, you’ll visit your mother in her room and then find her in the kitchen wearing a different outfit. Your brother will lend you his headset and the act as if he never did.
Things will escalate and soon you’ll begin to believe that you are jumping into another universe almost identical to this one. As you progress through the story, by interacting with different elements and characters you’ll come to find out that strange beings are at fault for the inter dimensional jumps.
The Reid Family
Ian – Playable
Ian is a young adult living at home whilst attending university. he is currently on his second semester and is having doubts about the path he is on.
Ian followed in his mother’s footsteps by studying to become a biochemist, he is currently on his second semester of school and is having doubts about the path he is on. He dreads all his science classes, finding the course material confusing and never ending.
OTHER IAN – NON-PLAYABLE
Other Ian much like Ian, however he has discovered a passion for the world of biochemistry and has already proven himself to be quite capable.
Initially, other Ian will be an adversary bred from jealousy, but ultimately an ally by example.
Pamela – Non-playable
Pamela is Ian’s mother, she is a well renowned biochemist and mother of 3. She is currently on a sabbatical and has decided to use her time to research on biochemical analysis.
Throughout the story, Pamela will prove herself unhelpful by way of neglect and ultimately helpful through warm acceptance.
OTHER PAMELA – NON-PLAYABLE
Other Pamela is also much like Pamela, however she has decided to explore the world of the written word as she had once done many years ago.
Other Pamela will be a source of wisdom for Ian, as she shares her passion with him.
MARK – NON-Playable
Mark is Ian’s father, he is an civil engineering for the city, he’s banked a few weeks vacation and is now enjoying his third week off. Mark has been using his time off to work on various projects around the house.
Mark will ask the player with help around the house, whether it be removing the old baseboards, or installing the new toilet.
OTHER MARK – NON-PLAYABLE
Other Mark, much like Mark, is taking a long overdue vacation and using his time to work on projects around the house.
Mark and other Mark embark on different projects around the house, this leads to confusion and conflict with Mark.
NITA – NON-PLAYABLE
Nita is Ian’s younger sister. She is a rambunctious 4th grader with a science project due soon.
Nita decided to test the response of words of affirmation on plants, she will need Ian’s help with various tasks for this project.
OTHER NITA – NON-PLAYABLE
Other Nita is almost Identical to Nita, but she flipped the control and experimental plants leading to conflict with Ian.
Implementation Details
This story will be implemented using Twine and have a petal structure. The player’s actions will influence the types of conflicts that will occur, however ultimately the player will resolve the main conflict, the decision of dropping out of university, by the end of the story.
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