I reworked the shelf layout to accommodate this old CRT TV model, removing one of the middle shelves to create the perfect slot for it. The placement feels really natural – like this TV’s been sitting there for years between those worn books and Burlap Friends. Planning out the TV’s interactivity got me excited about all these possible mechanics – I want it randomly powering on to catch players off guard, or maybe responding when they interact with the alphabet poster in the room.
The system I had in mind would have the screen come alive, showing these brief unsettling images, or activating based on which letters the player’s focusing on in the poster. Had to “shelve” all that for now though since the deadline was coming up fast. Just one of those features that’ll have to wait for the next development phase when I’ve got more time to really nail the implementation.
Even without being functional yet, I love how the TV sits there among everything – really sells that period-appropriate vibe I’m going for. The way I positioned the Burlap Friends around it worked out perfectly too – they’re all angled around the screen like they’re watching it. Can’t wait to get back to this after the deadline and implement all the interactive elements I’ve got planned.