Call ‘Em Out: An LGBTQ Power Fantasy of Spite Instead of Survival
A downloadable game
Content warning: this game deals with issues of homophobia, transphobia, conservative political views, coming out, family arguments, hostile relatives, stressful family holidays, and other potentially triggering topics along those lines.
Three days ago, you came out to your parents. They were accepting, but they’re still “processing” the news, whatever that means, and are sort of avoiding you now. Today, you have a big family event with all the extendeds—Grandma, Grandpa, aunts and uncles, cousins, all of ‘em—and you’re not exactly…politically aligned.
This game is a revenge power fantasy for queer kids with shitty families who either can't cut them out or have a hard time doing so without alienating themselves from the rest of the relatives they enjoy spending time with. It's a silly little journaling exercise with die-rolling and coin-flipping gameplay (links included to online tools for those who prefer them) meant to help all of us who suffer through family get-togethers get a little written or recorded revenge on those who claim to love us but would rather change us or let us die.
The game can be downloaded or you can just use the screenshots to play.
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I'm blind it took me 2 years to learn how to use my devices independently. I love gaming but often there's not any or many accessible games I can find and play. I just wondering since it doesn't say anywhere if there's accessibility options on the game after you download it? 100% OK if there's not but I just wanted to ask before downloading. Even if it's not accessible I'll look for a let's play of it on YouTube so I can experience it that way as well. The game sounds amazing and I definitely do want to play or experience it in some way. Please reply when you can. Thank You!
Hi! The game is a simple .docx file, so your screen reader should be able to read it out loud for you. There are interactive links to online dice rollers and coin flippers for you to use digital tools as well, and you can record your gameplay however you wish, including audio recording. Please let me know if this answered your question or if you need more assistance. I'm happy to help. :)
Thank you so much! This definitely answers my question. If I need anymore assistance I'll definitely let you know. I look forward to playing your game.
Concept is really good. I played the game a little (rolling 3d6 online for ease of use) and it really hits home! I like that it can drag long by design, but you can leave whenever you want (when you're done with their bullshit). It really captures the feel, and it's raw. Very nice.
Thank you! I'm so glad it captures what I was aiming for.