
The Butterfly
On Quisicosas since 21 January 2025
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21 January 2025 (on Substack)
What it is about
You are elegant, vibrant, and delicate. You have just emerged from the cocoon and are eager to explore the world. But your life is short, live it to the fullest. The Butterfly is a business-card-sized journaling game created for the 36-Word RPG Jam , where you play as a newly born butterfly and narrate its short story as it discovers the wonders and dangers of the world. Safety Despite the main theme of the game being related to lightheartedness and the joy of living, some prompts might touch on serious topics. If these prompts become too heavy or unsettling for you, simply ignore them and take a break. You'll need - This game - A six side die (d6) - Your imagination - Optional: something to record your thoughts - Your memory - Pen and paper - A recorder - ... How to play Each day, roll a d6 (six-sided die), read the corresponding prompt, and describe the day's event in a few short sentences. Assembly - Fold on dashed line - Glue - Cut on dotted lines