Free Speech as a Game

"Speak Your Heart" is a transformational game that explores freedom of speech and academic freedom within a campus environment. Topics such as the definition of hate speech, the importance of context in expression, the influence of social norms on speech, and the necessity of controversial discussions for academic growth will be introduced and examined.

Week 13: Final Countdown

As the semester draws to a close, we’re now entering the final phase—focused on finishing touches […]

Week 12: Soft Opening

Narrative & Design: Affection System and Endings Last week, we drafted the affection point system along […]

Week 11: Prepare for Soft

Playtest Success & Feedback Our Playtest Day went successfully — we had 25 participants and received […]

Week 10: Playtest Day

GDC Feedback During GDC, we received a lot of valuable feedback on our game. Game Length […]

Week 9: GDC Playtest

Remote Progress During GDC Week This week, most of our team was away attending GDC, but […]

Week 8: Post Half

Post-Half Feedback & Reflection Following our Half Presentation, we received a wide range of feedback—both encouraging […]

Week 7: Half Presentation

Half Presentation & Playtest Night After wrapping up our Half Presentation on Monday, we attended Playtest […]

Week 6: Character Development

Narrative Development This week, the narrative team initially focused on writing the Trigger Warning scenario, developing […]

Week 5: Balancing Research and Development

Balancing Research and Development To improve efficiency, our team decided that art and gameplay development should […]

Week 4: Narrative Structure

Meeting with Dean Richard Scheines This week, we had a brief online meeting with Dean Richard […]