Realworld's outdoor escape room <Sipridaesup Secret Club> has opened at Ulsan's Sipridaesup Taehwagang National Garden!
Become an agent of the secret club and take on missions to solve people's problems!
We conducted a behind-the-scenes interview with the planner and designer of <Sipridaesup Secret Club>.
Shall we take a peek into their perspectives?
<Sipridaesup Secret Club> Planner
"I thoroughly investigate the location for planning"
Q. What inspired you to plan <Sipridaesup Secret Club>?
A. People usually think of bamboo forests as places where you want to share secrets. We used that symbolic meaning of 'bamboo forest' to develop the 'secret' concept. Through this 'secret' concept, we could also utilize various elements at the Sipridaesup site like the panda models and king models.
Q. Visiting Sipridaesup seems like it would be really healing. Were there any difficulties during production?
A. I don't think there were any major difficulties. When we revisited the site for beta testing before opening, there had been some changes to the location which caused some modifications and panic, but the changes actually made it better for solving puzzles, so that was good.
Q. That's fortunate. Are there any aspects you consider important when creating quests (puzzles)?
A. Since we were creating an outdoor game, I thought we needed to make it very easy. So more people could enjoy it! We avoided overly difficult problems and focused on creating easier ones.
Q. The game seems to reflect a lot of consideration for 'Ulsan' as a space. It appears you tried to incorporate a lot of 'Ulsan' when creating this outdoor escape room.
A. That's right. When planning a game, I do research first, and before creating <Sipridaesup Secret Club>, I thought I needed to understand Sipridaesup, Taehwagang, and Ulsan first before making the game. So I read a book about Taehwagang's history. A whole 300 pages! (laughs) After reading the book and learning new things about Ulsan, I tried to incorporate Ulsan dialect and symbols into the game.
Q. Your hard work really shows. Was there anything you paid special attention to while creating the game?
A. There wasn't a roadmap available, so I walked around the site myself to check signposts and mark the on-site clues we used. Without a map, I was concerned that players might get lost, so I focused on 'route guidance.'
Q. It seems like a lot of effort went into creating one game. Do you usually share your worries in bamboo forests?
A. No. I'm a power I-type (introvert) in MBTI and a timid triple A-type... When I have worries, I tend to solve them on my own somehow. I think I'm quite similar to the agents in the game.
Q. If you were to request help from <Sipridaesup Secret Club>, what concern would you ask about?
A. I'm starting a new project... and I'm not sure how to approach it... What should I do?
Q. You'll do great! You did well with <Sipridaesup Secret Club>! Your pick - forest vs. ocean?
A. I probably shouldn't say ocean... Forest..
Q. Sounds like you like both ocean and forest! Finally, please say something to the players.
A. The concept of solving secrets might feel a bit daunting, but I hope you'll enjoy it lightly and have fun! After playing, I hope you'll also explore Taehwagang National Garden and Donggupia nearby. There's also incredibly delicious bamboo cream bread near the playing area! Please play lots and lots!
<Sipridaesup Secret Club> Designer
"I design from the player's perspective"
Q. How do you feel about working on <Sipridaesup Secret Club>?
A. Actually, while working on <Sipridaesup Secret Club>, I had many other schedules overlapping, so I was really worried about whether I could finish it within the deadline. I managed my schedule well and was able to complete it on time, so I felt really relieved.
Q. I see you went through that process. The otter on the mission cards and key visual is so cute! What was your intention behind this?
A. When I first met with the planner, I tried to create a 'cute mood' based on the reference images and planning draft they provided. Also, during our discussion, I learned that the otter is the representative animal of Ulsan. To express the bamboo forest with impact while maintaining the cute image, I used the 'otter' character.
Q. The otter is really adorable! Did you pay special attention to any particular aspect while working?
A. <Sipridaesup Secret Club> is a story about solving multiple concerns. Since it's structured as an omnibus-style story, I thought we needed a character that could guide this story well. So I tried to make maximum use of the 'Agent B' otter character. I also revised text to prevent people from getting lost on site and used many on-site photos, paying a lot of attention to 'route guidance.'
Q. It seems you paid attention to everything from overall aspects to small details. Did you have any concerns while working?
A. Since it's an outdoor game, I had a lot of concerns about 'how to kindly guide players with directions' and 'how to help players find their way.' So I paid even more attention to detailed aspects. While designing route guidance images, I utilized signposts, included people infographics, cropped prominent buildings... I tried to make maximum use of all elements that could serve as clues for navigation, looking at the content from the players' perspective.
Q. Through such considerations, it seems like a more immersive game was born. When you have concerns, I'm curious whether you would 'share them in a bamboo forest' or 'organize your thoughts alone'!
A. I'd rather go to a bamboo forest! Sipridaesup was really beautiful. If such a space appeared near my home, I think I'd go there to exercise whenever I have concerns. I really wish such a place would appear near my house (laughs)
Q. Then, if you were to make a request to 'Sipridaesup Secret Club,' what concern would you ask about?
A. Hmm.. nothing comes to mind right now. And if I were to make a request, that would be a secret!
Q. That's true. Is there anything you'd like players to particularly notice?
A. I hope players will notice and remember the otter character that seems to be hiding in the bamboo forest!
Q. Finally, please say something to the players!
A. Ulsan's Sipridaesup is really great. There are many restaurants at the starting point, so I think it would be good to have a delicious meal before playing and take a stroll while playing. There's a cafe selling bamboo bread near the ending point, and it's really pretty and delicious. Eating, walking, and having dessert too - the course seems perfect! I hope everyone has fun playing!
You can experience <Sipridaesup Secret Club> on the Realworld app!
https://rwd.to/download
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