Transmittance: The amount of light that passes through an object, versus the amount of light that is absorbed, refracted, or otherwise changed by the object.

Late one evening, as you’re tucked in bed with your latest favorite book and a mug of tea, it strikes you: The thought that, no matter the number of years you have left, you will never be able to finish all of the books in your personal library. 

Gazing about the room, “library” is a bit of a misnomer, a kind and gentle word for the leaning towers that line your hallways and the shelves that bow under the weight of their tomes. 

Turning the thought over in your head, it takes time before you alight on a potential solution. Once it has sunk its teeth in, though, it doesn’t let go. As you click off the light, one word stands in the forefront of your mind:

“Immortality.”

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Using a regular deck of cards, learn how long it takes your character to learn the secrets of immortality. As you tell their story, determine whether or not they choose to achieve their goal and live forever (so they can read all the books in their library, of course). 

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This listing is for a limited physical release of Transmittance (which is also available on Itch.io as a digital version here: https://emgiosia.itch.io/transmittance). Purchases of the physical edition include a discount code for digital copies of my paid games, as well as a code for 25% off here in the storefront. All versions, including this physical edition, have instructions on how to play and information on curated playlists, as well as acknowledgements and credits. The game is printed at 5.8x8.3 with a full color interior, on 80lb paper.

Shipping: There is a flat rate of $2.50 for shipping within the US, and $5.00 for international shipping.

Please Note: I live with a dog and while he doesn’t spend much time in the office where I work, it’s almost inevitable that his fur will make it into your package. I will, of course, do my best to sanitize all products before they leave my house, but if you’re allergic to dogs, please take care when opening.