…grabbing his phone… texting Joan… completing a task.
In-game devices
As well as verbal conversations, the playable characters in Linda & Joan are able to send text messages to each other and some non-playable characters.
Russell has a smartphone, which he is (usually) always carrying. Linda and Joan have tablets, which can’t be carried around and have to be used in a specific location. Characters can use their devices to send or receive texts at any point in the game (within reason), even during verbal conversations or other interactions.
Here is a peek at Russell’s smartphone in use:
Zine #6
Issue #6 is out now! It includes:
16-page zine with cardstock cover
Four full-color photographs in a slip envelope
17x11” fold-out poster of a digital painting of Joan’s house
Double-sized puzzle piece (5 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
Member’s copies are already in the mail. You can join Zine Club to receive all ten issues or purchase Issue #6 individually.
SALE ENDS ON MARCH 10TH!
The Zine Club early-subscriber discount is ending! The cost for all ten issues will change from $50 to $100 on Thursday, March 10th 2022. (Individual copies will go from $10 to $15.) [The sale has now ended.]
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Thank you for supporting independent art!
— Russell
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Note: New subscribers not in the USA, Canada, or Mexico will receive all ten issues in one shipment, once they have all been released, which is estimated to be at the end of 2022 or early 2023. This is because international subscribers were running into delivery problems and outsized import-tax bills. This feels sad — sorry! But, joining today means you’ll still receive the current ten-issue discount. Shipping is calculated at checkout. All prices are in USD.
The six issues that have been released so far.
Digital painting of Joan's House
I made a digital painting of Linda’s house back in 2019. I finally got around to doing Joan’s house. These will be used as interstitial art between game locations.
New Media Writing Prize Introductory Video
“Four Months Earlier” has been shortlisted for the New Media Writing Prize 2021. I was asked to provide a two-minute video to introduce the project.
New Media Writing Prize 2021
“Four Months Earlier” has been shortlisted for the New Media Writing Prize 2021!
[View all shortlisted entries]
The winner of the main award will be announced on January 19th, but you can vote for “Four Months Earlier” today in the Opening Up audience award. [Voting has now ended.]
Thank you for your support!
Joan and Linda's Houses
I have finished modeling both Joan and Linda’s houses. Separated by 30 miles in real life, here they are side-by-side.
Zine #5
Issue #5 is out now! It includes:
20-page zine with cardstock cover
Four full-color photographs in a slip envelope
Radio Russell 5”x4” vinyl sticker
Double-sized puzzle piece (4 of 9)
Protective poly sleeve
Member’s copies are already in the mail.
If you’d like to join Zine Club, you can choose to have back issues mailed together or — to maximize the joy of your new subscription — have them mailed one week apart until you’re caught up.
You can also purchase Issue #5 individually.
