The Short Game 434: Expelled! An Overboard! Game
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Mar 12, 2025 The hosts dive into the exciting world of 'Expelled!', a follow-up to 'Overboard!', blending humor and intrigue. They explore gameplay innovations in a murder mystery set in a 1920s girls' school. Discussions include how player choices impact narratives and create moral dilemmas. The unique mechanics of conversational design and character motivations enhance engagement and replayability. They also reflect on their podcast's expansion to YouTube, emphasizing community building and unique storytelling techniques.
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Regan's Overboard Refresh
- Regan listened to the previous Overboard podcast episode to refresh their memory.
- This highlights the benefit of podcasting for revisiting past thoughts.
You Done It Twist
- Expelled is a "you done it" where you blame someone else, unlike Overboard where you're the murderer.
- The audience is aware of the setup from the start, similar to Columbo.
Expelled's Structure
- Expelled, like Overboard, is a next-gen visual novel with dynamic narrative clockwork.
- Set in a 1920s girls' school, you replay the same day to clear your name after a crime.