Peer pressure has brought me here, and made me purchase this game. Too many friends saying too many good things about this has really gotten me hooked. Can't wait to play!
Hey is there any way you'd consider adding a very basic demo? The game sounds interesting but I want to know if I'd enjoy the experience as it is a widely different one from other RPGs
There are links to all sorts of actual plays and interviews on this page. Watch those. And if you're still not sure, just don't buy it. But if you're curious and can afford it, you should buy it instead of asking an indie designer (writer/artist/layout/publisher/marketer all in one) to create a bespoke demo for you.
Thank you! One more thing how did you learn to set up a radio? I wanna try a broadcast (DW it's legal) with some of these stories set in an alternate universe
Was recommended this title by a user in a tabletop server, learning about not only this system but the real broadcast associated with it gives a very unique, genuine feeling to the love of music that this page makes clear. I’ll absolutely be purchasing a copy for play ^^ (and possibly editing or commenting a review once I’ve given it a fair play!) Music is an essential part of my daily life, so I think I’ll have a good time!
(Sorry for the wordy comment from someone who hasn’t even played yet haha, but I just love this concept a lot!)
I'm a gamer girl, and I work in radio. So obviously I love this game. Check out my play through here: https://saragabler.com/2024/01/23/void1680am/ Next time I'll use music I own so I can edit together all the clips and send the show to you. :)
Absolutely love this! And, btw, you are totally free to submit a playlist for broadcast that has copyrighted songs - plenty of people have. Check out some of the Affiliate shows here! Rarely do they get struck down for copyright.
I'm from China and I'm planning to start a broadcast in Chinese. And I also like to become a "Caller", but it's difficult for me to make that call... So I come up with an idea. Is it possible to make a website or leave an email address so people who from different coutries could send their recorded audio files to be a Caller? And, maybe there could be a website with the function to choose languages, so DJs around the world could choose the callers who speak the same languae. What do you think?
That's a good idea! Making a website for it is something I'll have to look into, but if you want to email your recorded file you can send it to bannerlessgames@gmail.com!
I have done two shows so far and LOVED them! This game was the first ever solo trrpg that I have really resonated with, that didn't feel awkward setting up or playing. I have made a tumblr to "archive" my shows if anyone is interested - it's wwjd1518am.tumblr.com. Much love and gratitude for this awesome project!
That's so cool, I'm so glad you like it! I just followed the Tumblr. If you ever get the urge to submit a show for broadcast, you know where to find me.
So much love for your participation in that! <3 I ended up buying a copy anyways because I have no impulse control, whoops. Can't wait to record this!!!
When I was locked up in quarantine with COVID, I played this game and found such a comfort in a lone broadcaster sending out music on the airwaves to anyone who may be listening. And to top it off, now I have my very own playlist to reminisce to!
That is simply wonderful and devastating to hear (in a nice way). I'm glad you made it through that, and I'm glad the game was able to help. If you ever get an itch to broadcast, I'll be happy to send your show out on the airwaves.
have fallen in love with this game and been listening to the affiliate broadcasts while doing desk work at my job. it has inspired me to try my hand at doing my own broadcasts and releasing them for others to hear!
Hi, my name is Johannes, I'm from the Rollenspielverein Biberach e.V. rpg club in Biberach, Germany. We want to play it perhaps with publishing the results of the play and writing a review on our homepage. I contacted Ken via Instagram and he lead me to this site. May we use the cover page and/or other pictures for our article? Many thanks in advance!
our homepage is rollenspielverein-biberach.de (all in German unfortunately...)
I've played three sessions of these and during my second official session, things got really heavy while I used the Voices in the Void sheet. I didn't expect myself to breach those topics for myself but it's cathartic in its own way. I honestly love the whole "continued broadcast" bits and it really is a good way to stimulate my creativity and to show not only the humanity in people's stories but to let out some feelings. Seriously a visceral and beautiful game.
Side note: Do you plan on having an expansion for music prompts? I kinda feel a bit restricted, but at the same time, I think that's the point? Hahaha.
I have, in fact, debated that very question. It's a tough line to walk: I want the prompts to be specific enough to get your mind searching (without being overly prescriptive) and broad enough that they're open to endless interpretation (but not so broad they're basically useless). I think I erred on the side of the former, which is fine for a single session but obviously gets constraining over time.
Before I settled on the suits/song blocks format, I wanted to use cards to sort of build a "formula" of songs reacting to the previous songs on the list, but couldn't quite get my head around it. Still thinking about it.
Either which way, I'll see what I can do - more supplemental material is on the way!
Okay, so I cannot afford your game as of today. BUT. I wanted to say thank you for the great broadcast I've heard up until now, it makes me smile and relax :)
This is one of the most unique games out there right now (and well deserving of its newly awarded ENNIE!). The interactivity across the airwaves evokes play by post/epistolary gaming in a really cool audio medium. I looked up "unique" synonyms when writing this post because I've never seen something that does what this game does and I want so much more of it in my brain.
I'm excited to dig into Voices in the Void and see how weird and creepy this game can get.
Such a great Game. had the pleasure of playing and being an Affiliate Broadcast already and I cant stop talking about it to my gaming friends. such a cool game
Probably the coolest audio-log format solo game I've ever read. Anything that leaves a real world artifact of play is awesome, but the tone coupled with the performative aspect has me itching to give this one a go.
Hope you're alright with transmissions from space.
“An independent station WJAZ With jazz and conversation From the foot of Mt. Belzoni Sweet music Tonight the night is mine Late line Till the sun comes through the skylight”
Having now read through the PDF I'm looking forward to dipping my toe into solo games with this once I find the time!
You mention you stream broadcasts on Youtube (for as long as Youtube allows it) - do you have a link for where on Youtube they're streamed? Or is this an ad-hoc thing?
Great concept, great execution, great game all around!
Sure do - it's at https://youtube.com/@bannerlessgames. A few of the first broadcasts are there, but copyright makes keeping them online a tricky proposition.
i can’t wait to start playing this! Ive been getting into cassettes and music more lately so this feels like a natural extension? amazing concept. btw, how can i make sure i get the physical copy that i ordered?
Glad you're excited! I'll be ordering the print run next week, and if you entered your address you're set. If not I'll email you to get it. I expect these will ship mid April.
Just picked this up today, a quick read through and I am excited to play. Real solid idea, and I am curious to see what sort of things cone from yhe community of this game.
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Hello! I have recently purchased a copy of this game physically and would like to inquire about a digital copy!
Sure! Just email bannerlessgames@gmail and let me know where you got it. I'll send you a zip from bits-and-mortar.
This sounds like a fantastic game, I was recently laid off, so it'll go on the wishlist for now. But excited to one day pick it up!
Peer pressure has brought me here, and made me purchase this game. Too many friends saying too many good things about this has really gotten me hooked. Can't wait to play!
Haha, hope you like it!
Hey is there any way you'd consider adding a very basic demo? The game sounds interesting but I want to know if I'd enjoy the experience as it is a widely different one from other RPGs
There are links to all sorts of actual plays and interviews on this page. Watch those. And if you're still not sure, just don't buy it. But if you're curious and can afford it, you should buy it instead of asking an indie designer (writer/artist/layout/publisher/marketer all in one) to create a bespoke demo for you.
Check out this post, it's a very good explanation of how the game plays!
Thank you! One more thing how did you learn to set up a radio? I wanna try a broadcast (DW it's legal) with some of these stories set in an alternate universe
Can you recommend a way I can get a physical copy in the UK without having to pay a really high postage fee?
As it happens, I'm in the process of shipping copies to https://travel-games.co.uk/. It might take a couple of weeks but keep an eye on that store!
Fab news! Thank you! x
Would you kindly restock the community copies?
Was recommended this title by a user in a tabletop server, learning about not only this system but the real broadcast associated with it gives a very unique, genuine feeling to the love of music that this page makes clear. I’ll absolutely be purchasing a copy for play ^^ (and possibly editing or commenting a review once I’ve given it a fair play!) Music is an essential part of my daily life, so I think I’ll have a good time!
(Sorry for the wordy comment from someone who hasn’t even played yet haha, but I just love this concept a lot!)
Love to hear it! Be sure to check out some of the player/Affiliate broadcasts if you haven't, those are here.
Finally got around to playing this and absolutely loved it. Will definitely keep the show going.
Awesome! Hope to hear from you if you feel moved to submit a show for broadcast!
Going to save up for this game. I rather enjoy making playlists as-is, so this sounds right up my alley!
I'm a gamer girl, and I work in radio. So obviously I love this game. Check out my play through here: https://saragabler.com/2024/01/23/void1680am/ Next time I'll use music I own so I can edit together all the clips and send the show to you. :)
Absolutely love this! And, btw, you are totally free to submit a playlist for broadcast that has copyrighted songs - plenty of people have. Check out some of the Affiliate shows here! Rarely do they get struck down for copyright.
I'm from China and I'm planning to start a broadcast in Chinese. And I also like to become a "Caller", but it's difficult for me to make that call... So I come up with an idea. Is it possible to make a website or leave an email address so people who from different coutries could send their recorded audio files to be a Caller? And, maybe there could be a website with the function to choose languages, so DJs around the world could choose the callers who speak the same languae. What do you think?
That's a good idea! Making a website for it is something I'll have to look into, but if you want to email your recorded file you can send it to bannerlessgames@gmail.com!
I have done two shows so far and LOVED them! This game was the first ever solo trrpg that I have really resonated with, that didn't feel awkward setting up or playing. I have made a tumblr to "archive" my shows if anyone is interested - it's wwjd1518am.tumblr.com. Much love and gratitude for this awesome project!
That's so cool, I'm so glad you like it! I just followed the Tumblr. If you ever get the urge to submit a show for broadcast, you know where to find me.
Curious if this game has appeared in any charity bundles to date? Budget is rather tight, so I'm wondering if I already have it! :)
Yes, this game was in the TTRPG Bundle for Trans Youth!
So much love for your participation in that! <3 I ended up buying a copy anyways because I have no impulse control, whoops. Can't wait to record this!!!
hi there,
I hate to ask, but are there likely to be any more community copies made available?
Just added 10, have fun!
You're a legend. Thank you so much.
When I was locked up in quarantine with COVID, I played this game and found such a comfort in a lone broadcaster sending out music on the airwaves to anyone who may be listening. And to top it off, now I have my very own playlist to reminisce to!
That is simply wonderful and devastating to hear (in a nice way). I'm glad you made it through that, and I'm glad the game was able to help. If you ever get an itch to broadcast, I'll be happy to send your show out on the airwaves.
have fallen in love with this game and been listening to the affiliate broadcasts while doing desk work at my job. it has inspired me to try my hand at doing my own broadcasts and releasing them for others to hear!
I love hearing this, and if you're ever willing to share, I would love to hear them.
Got to play this on my podcast/on stream! Had such a great time, I'll be playing again.
Hi, my name is Johannes, I'm from the Rollenspielverein Biberach e.V. rpg club in Biberach, Germany. We want to play it perhaps with publishing the results of the play and writing a review on our homepage. I contacted Ken via Instagram and he lead me to this site. May we use the cover page and/or other pictures for our article? Many thanks in advance!
our homepage is rollenspielverein-biberach.de (all in German unfortunately...)
Yes that's me, I'm Ken! You can find assets for use here, it's all a free download and there is also a dropbox link with the same files: https://bannerlessgames.itch.io/void-press-kit
Awesome, you're the best!
I've played three sessions of these and during my second official session, things got really heavy while I used the Voices in the Void sheet. I didn't expect myself to breach those topics for myself but it's cathartic in its own way. I honestly love the whole "continued broadcast" bits and it really is a good way to stimulate my creativity and to show not only the humanity in people's stories but to let out some feelings. Seriously a visceral and beautiful game.
Side note: Do you plan on having an expansion for music prompts? I kinda feel a bit restricted, but at the same time, I think that's the point? Hahaha.
Thank you for your very kind words!
I have, in fact, debated that very question. It's a tough line to walk: I want the prompts to be specific enough to get your mind searching (without being overly prescriptive) and broad enough that they're open to endless interpretation (but not so broad they're basically useless). I think I erred on the side of the former, which is fine for a single session but obviously gets constraining over time.
Before I settled on the suits/song blocks format, I wanted to use cards to sort of build a "formula" of songs reacting to the previous songs on the list, but couldn't quite get my head around it. Still thinking about it.
Either which way, I'll see what I can do - more supplemental material is on the way!
Okay, so I cannot afford your game as of today. BUT. I wanted to say thank you for the great broadcast I've heard up until now, it makes me smile and relax :)
Much appreciated. I just put up 20 community copies - please take one with my compliments.
This is one of the most unique games out there right now (and well deserving of its newly awarded ENNIE!). The interactivity across the airwaves evokes play by post/epistolary gaming in a really cool audio medium. I looked up "unique" synonyms when writing this post because I've never seen something that does what this game does and I want so much more of it in my brain.
I'm excited to dig into Voices in the Void and see how weird and creepy this game can get.
Such a great Game. had the pleasure of playing and being an Affiliate Broadcast already and I cant stop talking about it to my gaming friends. such a cool game
it was a great show!
Probably the coolest audio-log format solo game I've ever read. Anything that leaves a real world artifact of play is awesome, but the tone coupled with the performative aspect has me itching to give this one a go.
Hope you're alright with transmissions from space.
Just been tuning up the tower, ready to receive signal...
"Nothing but Blues and Elvis, and somebody else's favorite song."
Hell yeah Steely Dan
“An independent station
WJAZ
With jazz and conversation
From the foot of Mt. Belzoni
Sweet music
Tonight the night is mine
Late line
Till the sun comes through the skylight”
ahh sad I discovered this so late! missed out on the print edition
just the pre-order - print copies will be available soon via Knave of Cups and Indie Press Revolution! I expect mid April.
Having now read through the PDF I'm looking forward to dipping my toe into solo games with this once I find the time!
You mention you stream broadcasts on Youtube (for as long as Youtube allows it) - do you have a link for where on Youtube they're streamed? Or is this an ad-hoc thing?
Great concept, great execution, great game all around!
Sure do - it's at https://youtube.com/@bannerlessgames. A few of the first broadcasts are there, but copyright makes keeping them online a tricky proposition.
I've been scrolling through the PDF. Hella excited to get set up and play! Now I just need to organize some songs well enough to draw a library from.
Can't wait to see what you come up with!
i can’t wait to start playing this! Ive been getting into cassettes and music more lately so this feels like a natural extension? amazing concept. btw, how can i make sure i get the physical copy that i ordered?
Glad you're excited! I'll be ordering the print run next week, and if you entered your address you're set. If not I'll email you to get it. I expect these will ship mid April.
Just picked this up today, a quick read through and I am excited to play. Real solid idea, and I am curious to see what sort of things cone from yhe community of this game.
Me too! Thanks so much for checking it out, hope you like it!