WE ARE OFK is both a virtual band and a video game with queer characters that aren't perfect

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Published on September 22, 2022 2:45:45 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mlUATL2JOY

Game:

We Are OFK (2021)

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Let's Play

Duration: 35:21

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WE ARE OFK is an episodic visual novel by Team OFK that pulls together a lot of really interesting elements. It's not only got it's own virtual band with an EP of great electronic pop, but contains some of the most genuinely written conversations you'd expect to overhear from that cool group of twenty somethings in the bar.

Director/Writer, actor and OFK Vocalist Teddy Dief (HYPER LIGHT DRIFTER) and Co-Writer Claire Jia (Nora from Queens, Fresh Off The Boat) share the creative story of making this game, why you might be able to catch OFK on stage very soon and why making complicated queer characters is important.

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00:00 Start
00:20 Welcome to Lightmap
02:21 What is We are OFK?
02:57 Why release each chapter as an episode?
04:39 How did Claire's TV writing background help make this game?
06:05 Exploration of the story setting and characters
09:22 Pacing of the story and use of texting in game
13:16 Characterising complex and imperfect queer characters
20:52 Gameplay design for non-game players
23:08 How was the music for OFK created?
25:41 Teddy on playing the character of Luca in the game
28:31 Songwriting process from character development
29:44 Why OFK plays modern pop
32:17 How does it feel to be recognised as a band not just a game?

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