OVERVIEW

Summary

A "coming of age" story about a teenager discovering who they are with the help/hindrance of the people they meet along the way. The protagonist must navigate a world of intrigue, puzzles, and quests, determining their place in the world and forging their destiny.

• Discover an exciting new world filled with interesting characters, mysterious legends, forgotten islands, hidden coves, and puzzling quests

• Find clues and gather treasures as you delve deeper into the story and discover more about the world as you shape your destiny and that of your family

• Uncover the rich lore and legends of the realm of Modieva as you meet new people, locate new places, and experience the vast world around you

Genre

• Narrative adventure RPG with puzzle elements

Similar Games

• To the Moon

• Stardew Valley

Setting and art style

• Fantasy/Pirate/Nautical theme

• 2D pixel art characters and environments

• Set in the Discordian Tales universe

Main player goal

• Self-discovery and achieving true potential, regardless of what society dictates

SYSTEMS

Game currency

• Anything you find along your journey

Player progression

• Decisions are based on chaos vs order as you follow the leads of the supporting cast

• Relationships and choices made along the way will influence how the world sees you and how you see yourself

Immersive Environment

• Seasonal weather systems impacted by time, date, and location

• Alternate modes for "point and click" Adventure or "survival" RPG play styles

• Optional farming, fishing, mining, harvesting, and crafting systems

STORY

Protagonist

An orphaned teenager learning about themselves and their place in a world where they are caught between chaos and order.

Antagonist

The world at large and the forces of chaos and order, challenging the player to make choices and decide their fate in a place where the "right" decision may not be "good", and the "wrong" decision may not be "evil".

Plot setup

Following the death of their father, the protagonist arrives in a thriving town to live with their estranged Uncle, his wife, and their son. The guardians are not best pleased with their new responsibility and immediately put their wards to work as way for them to "earn their keep".

Their cousin is a hard worker and a firm believer in following the rules over having fun, whilst a roguish local troublemaker encourages the protagonist to take shortcuts and live life on the wild side rather than working. The two face off and the protagonist is left to make a decision on what they should do.

Endgame

The protagonist finds a path and a place in society, to the benefit and/or detriment of those around.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Achievers ♦️

• Locating items and solving puzzles

Explorers ♠️

• Discovering lore and locations

Socializers ♥️

• Meeting engaging characters

Killers ♣

• "winning" arguments and debates