Trypophobia

[erya__]

Hello,
I have seen your game streamed on Twitch. The gameplay is really appealing. Unfortunately I suffer from Trypophobia and the sight of the tunnel with all the holes[ibb.co] triggers my phobia so bad
Is there anything you can do to make the game trypophobic friendly?

[Listoric]

I don't think that's quite possible. Do you per chance know ways to mitigate that effect, maybe from another game? I'm curious.

[Haych]

Would a lower polyhedral count do? I remember red faction being somewhat boxy maybe that would be a mode that would help? Can that be done in a time effective manner?

[Lykaj]

Hello, I see your game is about holes, can you not make your game about holes....

[BAD_BUNNY]

Duh I have a phobia about holes let's click on a game about holes and complain about said holes duh

[A Random Canadian]

You may as well ask the Subnautica devs to make their game hydrophobia friendly, it's about as feasible as a game about holes being "trypophobia" friendly.

[erya__]

I was just wondering if it wasn't possible to soften the visual effect. I like the idea of digging for minerals. The kind of chill game I'm looking for. Of course there's no question of removing the hole concept, but if graphically speaking it were possible to do something about it, that would be great. I'm asking the devs because they're the only ones who can answer.

[erya__]

Originally posted by Listoric:

I don't think that's quite possible. Do you per chance know ways to mitigate that effect, maybe from another game? I'm curious.

I believe maybe if there was an option to reduce shadows, that would probably help. With less shadow, the holes appear less deep.

[Shodingus]

Originally posted by erya__:

Hello,
I have seen your game streamed on Twitch. The gameplay is really appealing. Unfortunately I suffer from Trypophobia and the sight of the tunnel with all the holes[ibb.co] triggers my phobia so bad :isaac:
Is there anything you can do to make the game trypophobic friendly?

Trypophobia is a not a real phobia, stop lying to try and feel special.

[mono]

Trypophobia isn't a real phobia.
Everyone has a tendency to feel mild discomfort when looking at extreme examples but everything beyond that is just searching for excuses.

[dyonisth]

Originally posted by Shodingus:

Originally posted by erya__:

Hello,
I have seen your game streamed on Twitch. The gameplay is really appealing. Unfortunately I suffer from Trypophobia and the sight of the tunnel with all the holes[ibb.co] triggers my phobia so bad :isaac:
Is there anything you can do to make the game trypophobic friendly?

Trypophobia is a not a real phobia, stop lying to try and feel special.

False, it is a true phobia since 2005.

[Listoric]

Originally posted by erya__:

Originally posted by Listoric:

I don't think that's quite possible. Do you per chance know ways to mitigate that effect, maybe from another game? I'm curious.

I believe maybe if there was an option to reduce shadows, that would probably help. With less shadow, the holes appear less deep.

That sounds as if it could work. It also sounds as if it makes the game harder to play, if everything is evenly lit. I'm not sure if we can implement something like that, but the solution in general could work. Also reducing the fidelity of the holes, but it sounds like a wild challenge overall.

[AlexUbel989]

Originally posted by dyonisth:

Originally posted by Shodingus:

Trypophobia is a not a real phobia, stop lying to try and feel special.

False, it is a true phobia since 2005.

It is not officially recognized as a mental disorder. That said, this game can't trigger it, because it isn't a fear of holes. It is a fear of small holes clustered closely together. What it looks like is either the OP posted this for attention, or if they really suffer from this unrecognized phobia, then this just isn't a game they would even be interested in playing.

[dyonisth]

It is recognized in france at least.

*Qu'est-ce que la trypophobie ?

La trypophobie est considérée comme une phobie médicale depuis 2005. Elle se caractérise par une réaction d'angoisse à la vue d'une succession de petits trous comme les nids d’abeilles, les têtes de lotus avec leurs graines ou les plaques de chocolat soufflé. Les personnes atteintes peuvent éprouver de l’anxiété, ressentir des démangeaisons, la chair de poule ou même des nausées.*

*What is trypophobia?

Trypophobia has been considered a medical phobia since 2005. It is characterized by an anxious reaction to the sight of a succession of small holes such as bees' nests, lotus heads with their seeds, or slabs of puffed chocolate. Sufferers may experience anxiety, itching, goose bumps or even nausea.*

[AlexUbel989]

Originally posted by dyonisth:

It is recognized in france at least.

*Qu'est-ce que la trypophobie ?

La trypophobie est considérée comme une phobie médicale depuis 2005. Elle se caractérise par une réaction d'angoisse à la vue d'une succession de petits trous comme les nids d’abeilles, les têtes de lotus avec leurs graines ou les plaques de chocolat soufflé. Les personnes atteintes peuvent éprouver de l’anxiété, ressentir des démangeaisons, la chair de poule ou même des nausées.*

*What is trypophobia?

Trypophobia has been considered a medical phobia since 2005. It is characterized by an anxious reaction to the sight of a succession of small holes such as bees' nests, lotus heads with their seeds, or slabs of puffed chocolate. Sufferers may experience anxiety, itching, goose bumps or even nausea.*

Where did what you copy and pasted come from? Because I can't find your source and everything else still says it is not officially recognized, but will still be diagnosed if a patient expresses enough fear. Which is a weird way to approach a mental disorder.

[dyonisth]

Maybe you cannot find sources because it is a french site

https://www.elsan.care/fr/pathologie-et-traitement/glossaire-medical/psychologie/trypophobie

I am myself a french guy