Roller Date
What's more romantic than ripped tights and bloody noses? This is a pitch bible for a LGBTQ+ roller derby dating simulator. You play as a young adult starting a new life in a new town. After getting a job at the local mall your new boss tells you about their roller derby team. Feeling alone in this fresh environment with no friends, you join the team!
There you meet a diverse group of characters, each with their own datable route producing good and bad endings. You aid these characters in creating a team name and taking down their rivals, the Derby Devils. Through working in the mall and playing derby, you get to know these characters and create strong queer relationships
The game is a visual novel with interspersed roller derby mini games. The focus is on the choose your own adventure aspect. The mini games will be arrow key rhythmic dance style games. Each of your choices affect your budding relationships.
Artist Statement
Paige is an illustrator with a minor in game design, who specializes in character concept, visual development and design. She is talented at creating thick beautiful linework and expressive illustrations and storyboards. Their work is colorful, expressive and lighthearted with a focus on themes of love and self exploration. At her core, Paige is about community and relationships with people. Creating art that depicts the connections between two people is something Paige has always been drawn to and wants to share her experiences.