OMG WOW!!!! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!! I just read this and I am literally at a loss for words!!!🥹🫶🏻🫶🏻
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Everything you've analyzed and mentioned is spot on!! I'm also really happy that you were able to experience the specific nuances / feelings / atmosphere I tried hard to convey while making this game.... The dynamics between Jackston and his father, and the relationship between him and Jed, and the core theme of jealousy - I tried to fit them within all the scenes I wanted to show in a coherent narrative (within the constraints of the game jam, ofc :)) I'm glad the message got across! I'm also happy you liked how his father is represented, i tried to make him distorted and eerie as much as possible - it's a lens on how jackston views him, reflecting his psychological state.
AND YESSS Jed is a people pleaser, he tries hard to make his parents (esp his mom) happy, though he's learning to tackle that slowly xD I tried to write his character mirror jackston in a way that builds the core dynamic of his relationship with him (wanting to be each other), so they would complement each other in a sense.
As for Jed's musical piece at the gala, I'll leave it up to interpretation :)
I'm really glad you enjoyed the game!! and thank you again for taking the time to analyze + comment your specific thoughts, it really warms my heart ;)) Have an amazing day!!