We're part of the Games Made in Germany 2022 Event from February 14- February 17. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.
ABOUT ROUGH JUSTICE: '84
Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive. Advise your team on the best course of action, through strategy, calculated decisions, and a bit of luck. Use dice and cards to turn the odds in your favor in this neon '80s management game.
It's all about those Security Contracts! Join Jeremiah, A.K.A. "Jezza" as he plays through our current build.
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A lot of topics are covered in this video, below you can get an overview:
AGENT SYSTEM
Each agent has five stats, being Strength, Intelligence, Perception, Reflexes & Empathy, and an associated value representing their proficiency with said stat. Additionally, each Agent has a pre-allocated amount of Actions Points.
AGENT HIRING
Agents are to be considered temporary employees. They are hired for a short duration of time. This is dependent upon their allocated Action Points.
In the agent hiring panel, you can see the currently available agents. The pool of available agents is refreshed (currently every 3 hours), so if you don’t see an agent that you like, you can wait it out, or alternatively you can spend reputation points in order to force an agent pool refresh.
AGENT TIERS
Currently, there are 10 tiers of agents. You can unlock further tiers of agents by spending reputation points. This is not a guarantee that the new tier agents will necessarily be in the roster, they are simply added to the potential pool of agents.
ACTION POINTS
Each “action” required a specific amount of action points, which are then deducted from that individual agent’s action point pool. For example, if an agent has 3 action points then they can potentially do three Tier 1 contracts, as Tier 1 contracts cost 1 action point. Once the agent’s action points are depleted, they finish their shift and are removed from the agent roster (at the bottom of the screen). They are added back to the pool (with a potential cooldown) and can be hired again at a later date.
USING GEAR CARDS
Each agent has three gear card slots. You can purchase gear for each agent at shops. (More on that in a later update!). Although gear cards cost money, they give agents a significant advantage when doing stat rolls during contracts.
CONTRACT TYPES
There are a number of different contract types in Rough Justice: ‘84, including Security, Repossession, Fugitive Recovery, and Night Shift. Each contract type has different rules and different rewards.
CONTRACT TIERS
All contract types have three different tiers. The tier value of a contract dictates the difficulty level.
Finding the right agent to do the job, that has enough Action Points is crucial.
CONTRACTS
It is imperative to carefully read through the intro text for each contract. There are indications as to which stats may be required, or perhaps a vague indication as to whether a puzzle challenge and maybe even as to which one could potentially be in the contract. The wording is sometimes pretty straightforward, whereas other times it may be a bit cryptic, so it’s definitely worth reading the contract description so you know what to expect. Blitzing through the text only to find out that your agent required high strength, but you send an agent with very little strength can end up being a costly mistake.
STAT ROLLS
As previously mentioned, each Agent has 5 stats and an associated value representing their proficiency with said stat. This value is the determining factor that dictates how many dice the agent is allocated for a stat roll.
In the case of a Tier 1 Security contract, the amount of “successes” is one. The legend below shows what is considered a success. Here for this contract, a 4, 5, or 6 is considered a success.
PUZZLES
There are 15 different types of “puzzles” or mini-games all of which are era and genre-specific. These puzzles are sprinkled throughout the contracts. Some of them are quite easy and are nice pallet cleansers, but bear in mind that puzzles scale according to the tier difficulty of the contract!
One of the great incentives of choosing a puzzle challenge is that your agent gains an action point. In the case of a puzzle, you as the player embody your agent momentarily and are tasked with solving the puzzle to advance further along in the contract. Here you can see a number of puzzles that we're working on.
One of the great incentives of choosing a puzzle challenge is that your agent gains an action point upon successful completion of the puzzle.
GEAR
Here are just some of the items that you'll be able to purchase from a variety of stores sprinkled throughout Seneca City. Gear can be categorized as either adding agent-specific bonuses or agency-wide ones. Certain contracts will require your agents to have not only the necessary skills, licenses, but also gear.
WRAP UP
It goes without saying that Rough Justice: '84 is currently in development and the info as well as the above-showcased videos, images, and GIFs are representations of the current state and are subject to change.
Our discord server is alive! You can join the conversation and hang out with other fans on the discord server and talk directly to us regarding your thoughts and ideas about Rough Justice.
GAMES MADE IN GERMANY 2022
EVENT INFORMATION
We're part of the Games Made in Germany 2022 Event from February 14- February 17. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.
ABOUT ROUGH JUSTICE: '84
Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive. Advise your team on the best course of action, through strategy, calculated decisions, and a bit of luck. Use dice and cards to turn the odds in your favor in this neon '80s management game.
We're part of the Games Made in Germany 2022 Event from February 14- February 17. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements.
ABOUT ROUGH JUSTICE: '84
Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive. Advise your team on the best course of action, through strategy, calculated decisions, and a bit of luck. Use dice and cards to turn the odds in your favor in this neon '80s management game.
We're very excited to announce that we've been selected to showcase during the Games Germany Steam Sale!
The event is organized by Medien.NRW and Games Germany and we couldn't be happier to have Rough Justice: '84 shown off next to so many other great titles.
So mosey on over to steam (https://store.steampowered.com/sale/games_germany) and check out some of the great demos and games! Of course, make sure to wishlist any games that aren't out yet and tickle your fancy. Enjoy!
Our discord server is alive! You can join the conversation and hang out with other fans on the discord server and talk directly to us regarding your thoughts and ideas about Rough Justice. :)
POST VIII
A lot has changed over the course of the last few months, and we here at Gamma Minus would like to show a bit of our progress and the iterations Rough Justice: ‘84 has gone through. Check out the video below to get an overview.
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AGENT SYSTEM
Each agent has five stats, being Strength, Intelligence, Perception, Reflexes & Empathy, and an associated value representing their proficiency with said stat. Additionally, each Agent has a pre-allocated amount of Actions Points.
You can read further information on each agent as well by clicking on their bio.
AGENT HIRING
Agents are to be considered temporary employees. They are hired for a short duration of time. This is dependent upon their allocated Action Points.
In the agent hiring panel, you can see the currently available agents. The pool of available agents is refreshed (currently every 3 hours), so if you don’t see an agent that you like, you can wait it out, or alternatively you can spend reputation points in order to force an agent pool refresh.
AGENT TIERS
Currently, there are 10 tiers of agents. You can unlock further tiers of agents by spending reputation points. This is not a guarantee that the new tier agents will necessarily be in the roster, they are simply added to the potential pool of agents.
ACTION POINTS
Each “action” required a specific amount of action points, which are then deducted from that individual agent’s action point pool. For example, if an agent has 3 action points then they can potentially do three Tier 1 contracts, as Tier 1 contracts cost 1 action point. Once the agent’s action points are depleted, they finish their shift and are removed from the agent roster (at the bottom of the screen). They are added back to the pool (with a potential cooldown) and can be hired again at a later date.
USING GEAR CARDS
Each agent has three gear card slots. You can purchase gear for each agent at shops. (More on that in a later update!). Although gear cards cost money, they give agents a significant advantage when doing stat rolls during contracts.
CONTRACT TYPES
There are a number of different contract types in Rough Justice: ‘84, including Security, Repossession, Fugitive Recovery, and Night Shift. Each contract type has different rules and different rewards.
CONTRACT TIERS
All contract types have three different tiers. The tier value of a contract dictates the difficulty level.
Finding the right agent to do the job, that has enough Action Points is crucial.
CONTRACTS
It is imperative to carefully read through the intro text for each contract. There are indications as to which stats may be required, or perhaps a vague indication as to whether a puzzle challenge and maybe even as to which one could potentially be in the contract. The wording is sometimes pretty straightforward, whereas other times it may be a bit cryptic, so it’s definitely worth reading the contract description so you know what to expect. Blitzing through the text only to find out that your agent required high strength, but you send an agent with very little strength can end up being a costly mistake.
STAT ROLLS
As previously mentioned, each Agent has 5 stats and an associated value representing their proficiency with said stat. This value is the determining factor that dictates how many dice the agent is allocated for a stat roll.
In the case of a Tier 1 Security contract, the amount of “successes” is one. The legend below shows what is considered a success. Here for this contract, a 4, 5, or 6 is considered a success.
PUZZLES
There are 15 different types of “puzzles” or mini-games all of which are era and genre-specific. These puzzles are sprinkled throughout the contracts. Some of them are quite easy and are nice pallet cleansers, but bear in mind that puzzles scale according to the tier difficulty of the contract!
One of the great incentives of choosing a puzzle challenge is that your agent gains an action point. In the case of a puzzle, you as the player embody your agent momentarily and are tasked with solving the puzzle to advance further along in the contract. Here you can see a number of puzzles that we're working on.
One of the great incentives of choosing a puzzle challenge is that your agent gains an action point upon successful completion of the puzzle.
TRIANGULATOR HERO ASSET
TUMBLERS HERO ASSET
DESK SCENE ESTABLISHING SHOT
COMPUTER DESK SCENE ESTABLISHING SHOT
SCRAPS PUZZLE
POLYGRAPH WIP GAMEPLAY
GEAR
Here are just some of the items that you'll be able to purchase from a variety of stores sprinkled throughout Seneca City. Gear can be categorized as either adding agent-specific bonuses or agency-wide ones. Certain contracts will require your agents to have not only the necessary skills, licenses, but also gear.
CHECK OUT THE RECENT DEVS PLAY VIDEO
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WRAP UP
It goes without saying that Rough Justice: '84 is currently in development and the info as well as the above-showcased videos, images, and GIFs are representations of the current state and are subject to change.
Our discord server is alive! You can join the conversation and hang out with other fans on the discord server and talk directly to us regarding your thoughts and ideas about Rough Justice.
POST VII
IT'S BEEN A MINUTE
For a while there, we were churning out content on a regular basis, and we figured it's about time that we drop some eye candy and some general updates as to what we've been working on.
RELEASE
You may have noticed that the release date has shifted. and we feel that the new release date is a more realistic and achievable goal based on the current development state. We're adding new features and ensuring that the final product is top-notch! So bear with us, it'll be well worth the wait. Below you'll get a rough overview of what we're currently working on.
PUZZLES
During certain contracts, you'll be presented with a challenge or two. Challenges can be in the form of a skill roll or a puzzle. In the case of a puzzle, you as the player embody your agent momentarily and are tasked with solving the puzzle to advance further along in the contract. Here you can see a number of puzzles that we're working on.
TRIANGULATOR HERO ASSET
TUMBLERS HERO ASSET
DESK SCENE ESTABLISHING SHOT
COMPUTER DESK SCENE ESTABLISHING SHOT
SCRAPS PUZZLE
POLYGRAPH WIP GAMEPLAY
VALIANT DATABASE SYSTEM WIP
Use cutting-edge 1984 technology to do background research on individuals and companies. Order a skip trace with the click of a button! Get the edge on wanted fugitives, by relying on database-driven content curated by your agents.
MODULARITY
With over 2k NPCs we knew we needed to create a system to realistically and accurately portray the diversity of the citizens of Seneca City. Now we haven't crunched the numbers and done the math and everything, but having so many modular parts that have been partially procedurally allocated will hopefully add to the overall immersion of the game.
GEAR
Here are just some of the items that you'll be able to purchase from a variety of stores sprinkled throughout Seneca City. Gear can be categorized as either adding agent-specific bonuses or agency-wide ones. Certain contracts will require your agents to have not only the necessary skills, licenses, but also gear.
ALPHA WIP
Here are some screenshots and development concepts, that'll give you an idea of where we're at in our stage of development.
WRAP UP
It goes without saying that Rough Justice: '84 is currently in development and the info as well as the above-showcased images and GIFs are representations of the current state and are subject to change.
Our discord server is alive! You can join the conversation and hang out with other fans on the discord server and talk directly to us regarding your thoughts and ideas about Rough Justice.
DEV STREAM WITH RYAN KOHR
Join 3D Artist Ryan Kohr as he works on some asset creations for Rough Justice: '84! He'll be continuing work on some 3D assets for a new mini-game!
He'll answer questions regarding his workflow and perspective on game design.
WHERE TO WATCH
Mosey on over to his channel on Thursday, March 18th to check it out!
Our discord server is alive! You can join the conversation and hang out with other fans on the discord server and talk directly to us regarding your thoughts and ideas about Rough Justice.
SUBREDDIT
Did ya know that we have a Rough Justice: '84 subreddit? Yeah, no- we do. We post recent gameplay clips, artwork so join it to stay in the know!
DO YOU EVEN MELEE?
Melee is a great new app that is currently in Alpha, that is specifically geared towards games and gamers. It is created by the wonderful people over at Imgur. Melee lets users subscribe to the games from which they love to get a feed of memes and gameplay clips. It’s an elegant way to prevent you from seeing jokes you don’t understand or feats of skill you don’t care about. You also can scroll through a popular post’s feed if you’re curious about unfamiliar games. Rough Justice: '84 as well as our other title, Cold Comfort are listed.
Currently, Melee is only available on iOS and Android, but they are planning on releasing a desktop version soon. If you would like to follow our development progress and check out some gameplay footage, simply download the Melee app, and search for Rough Justice: '84.
WRAP UP
So make sure to check out Ryan's stream and help influence the artistic direction of the game with your valuable input!
DEV STREAM WITH RYAN KOHR
Join 3D Artist Ryan Kohr as he works on some asset creations for Rough Justice: '84! He'll be continuing work on some 3D assets for a new mini-game!
He'll answer questions regarding his workflow and perspective on game design.
WHERE TO WATCH
Mosey on over to his channel on Monday, February 15th to check it out!
Our discord server is alive! You can join the conversation and hang out with other fans on the discord server and talk directly to us regarding your thoughts and ideas about Rough Justice.
SUBREDDIT
Did ya know that we have a Rough Justice: '84 subreddit? Yeah, no- we do. We post recent gameplay clips, artwork so join it to stay in the know!
DO YOU EVEN MELEE?
Melee is a great new app that is currently in Alpha, that is specifically geared towards games and gamers. It is created by the wonderful people over at Imgur. Melee lets users subscribe to the games from which they love to get a feed of memes and gameplay clips. It’s an elegant way to prevent you from seeing jokes you don’t understand or feats of skill you don’t care about. You also can scroll through a popular post’s feed if you’re curious about unfamiliar games. Rough Justice: '84 as well as our other title, Cold Comfort are listed.
Currently, Melee is only available on iOS and Android, but they are planning on releasing a desktop version soon. If you would like to follow our development progress and check out some gameplay footage, simply download the Melee app, and search for Rough Justice: '84.
WRAP UP
So make sure to check out Ryan's stream and help influence the artistic direction of the game with your valuable input!
