December Q&A answers.

Thank you for particapating in this Q&A, alot of good questions, and without further ado:

1. What are the main inspirations for SS:ME?

Many sources of media served as inspiration for this game, but if I were to pinpoint the main influences, Godzilla and the Warhammer universe played a significant role. Exploring the diverse species and rich lore in the Warhammer universe ignited my desire for a game where I could assume a different role, constructing a species with customized traits and envisioning its existence in various scenarios. Having engaged with interactive fiction (IF) games since 2019, the idea of creating a monster evolution IF game emerged, and the response has been fantastic. I'm sincerely grateful for your support, and this journey is only just beginning.


2. How did you decide on Salamander as the first starting species?

While watching a documentary on rapid evolution, scientists observed a reptile species that rapidly evolved and acquired new traits within a few decades after being relocated to a new island. This sparked the thought: Wouldn't it be interesting to write about a similar species? And so, I did, also i always found salamanders to be cute lol.


3. How many total starting species will there be?(has been answered before but answer again kekw)

I plan to include a maximum of four starting species. I aim to keep this project realistically grounded. We have already chosen one other species, and the third one will be selected in the near future.

4. Will all the different species start roughly in the same region? What will the differences be for the different starting species?

I did consider implementing different starting locations to add more variety. However, as i mentioned before i have to keep this game realistically grounded. At this point, with the story still in its early stages, I'm uncertain if introducing a different starting location would be worth it. This decision might change as the game progresses, but for now, the answer is no.


5. Will SS:ME be multiple books?

Currently, the series is envisioned as two books. Additionally, there's the possibility of pursuing another interesting project I have in mind once I complete the first book for this game.


6. How many major evolutions(species to species) can we expect?

For book one, the plan is around 4-5. However, this number isn't fixed and might evolve during the later stages of development.

These are the submitted questions. I once again thank everyone for participating, and have a wonderful holiday.