About the Game

Over time, friendships evolve. Some remain infallible despite obstacles in their path, others allow for connections to be deepened, and some fade away, as if never meant to be. May Our Paths Cross is a game that invites players to explore the past, experiencing all the ups and downs, and look towards the future that lies on the horizon. Last summer, I had the opportunity to work at my middle/high school, and waves of memories flooded back to me, some full of joy, while others I’d tried to forget. I proceeded to review my own “evidence” of these memories, including pictures and texts from across my life, and saw how relationships evolved. Through these, I was inspired to create an experience that allowed me to reflect on my relationships and move forward, leaving fantastical visions of false futures behind. Each character was inspired by several figures from my own life and used to synthesize shared experiences as well as grow creatively and emotionally. 

The game itself reflects the difficulty of navigating relationships through making choices, creating an action/reaction form of feedback. Humans typically abide by the concept that actions have consequences, and while this is true, sometimes we forget the benefits that even the worst choices can have in the long run. By making small decisions such as what to have for lunch or what playground equipment to use, these snowball to greater decisions through the people we meet, and the experiences we possess. This game looks to synthesize the human experience of choice into a concise, repeatable experience that mixes reality and fantasy to allow players to come to conclusions about their own lives.