Peggy's Post

This game is very fun and addictive.

I hope there is more content, and a Steam version.

The problems I've had so far are as follows:

1. during the stamp organizing process, I performed an unsure action that caused the stamp organizing to get stuck and a parcel to become always selected. There are only a few stamps left on the screen that can be manipulated, most of the stamps cannot be manipulated, and moving certain components may cause the animation of the stamp sorting to continue, or it may cause the component itself to become inoperable. I managed to complete the level, but one of the stamps remains on the screen and inactive for the rest of the process.

2. You can only purchase a maximum of two packs of Mystery Stamps. Please hide the purchase option when the limit is reached, or just remove the limit.

3. the result of the stamp sorting is random, it would be better if the mystery stamps can be sorted to the bottom.

4. the values may need to be balanced further, mailing a $0.25 parcel that I can earn $2 from is a strange thing when you think about it.

5. the game currently goes back to august 1st after august 31st even though I tried to get to september 1st in endless mode.

the game keeps randomly deciding to not allow me to pick up/move items, it resolves on its own after a little bit of waiting

i love this game, i just wish there's saved progress in the downloaded version

i love this game! really lovely concept and execution.  i would love to see some of the player suggestions taken as inspiration, particularly the ability to store leftover packages in a shelf or drawer. also, i was disappointed i couldn't use the extra space you get from the desk upgrade to store anything - the stamps would fit perfectly up there next to the sorter :)

i also had a few crashes but can't identify why/when.
there was one play session ruining bug i had where a 50 cent stamp got stuck on the scale, so the scale was measuring the $ amount, but it wouldn't come off, so i could no longer weigh any packages.

also... i may just be missing it, but where is the "quit game" button...?

excellent and cozy game, I hope the game will be eventually available to download on Mac!

love the game! however what am i meant to be doing when i have way too many parcels to fit the shipping boat??????????

The game is really nice, but the prices are often 5 euros and 25 euros, I can't play like that. It happens that I can just underprice everything but that's not fun. Please fix it, I would love to play the game completely.

I'm having a problem with the prices, I believe the ones that should be 25 cents are 25 euros instead. And the 50 cents are 5 euros, if I really have to pay all that, I don't think I have enough postage :) But a really great game ngl! Congrats

Characters, lowkey kinda freak me out. But 110% would be my new favorite gam.

browser version is not working, im download windows version, also half of controls not working, zero clients, piece of shit.

Is the lighthouse based on peggy's cove it looks really similar to it.

lovely game and I love the art but I cant read the smaller writing that is on  the 7th page of the book I was just wondering if that's intentional or not

So, I had to create an Itch.io account just to comment on this game.

I loved this game. I wish there was a full version with a longer primary game mode (something like a 12-week run, where each week has its own challenges, such as the first week being pay off your debt, week two being to generate a certain amount of profit, etc.) where you can get permanent upgrades and more gameplay elements are introduced (i.e. - a second map with new routes, larger stamps for heavier packages, etc.). 

Compliments:

• Gorgeous art and gameplay cohesion. Looks like it's modelled off of Papers, Please! which has a very similar gameplay loop, but this one feels much more cozy (rather than choosing whether or not to feed my family or give grandma medication by accepting bribes at the border, I can instead simply worry about whether or not I over- or under-charged someone for shipping a parcel). Music could use a bit of variation, but I understand this was made in a short time and is being developed to something longer/larger.
• The gameplay loop is very satisfying. All of the necessary information is right there in front of the player, needing no more than a simple turn of the page (for the more-detailed routes info or the extra surcharge info) to see everything. 
• The 'booster pack' aspect of getting more stamps is quite fun, as they can be randomized and you never know if you'll get what you need for the day. Keeps up the randomization. 
• This seems like the perfect game for a rogue-like-'esque' style of gameplay, where the primary game only need to last a certain number of days/weeks (such as 4, 8, or 12 weeks, like a summer job), then you reach the end, and can start over again. 

Critique/Suggestions (Priority):

• (High) Someone already mentioned colorblind mode, and I think this would be a great addition to the game (by adding symbols/crests to particular routes). I'm not colorblind, but even I found that certain colors were very close to one another (in particular, blue and purple routes), and being able to see a symbol/crest for each route and the same symbol/crest on the shipping panels would make it much easier to feel comfort that I'm sending the package on the correct route.
  
• (Medium) One significant frustration I had the longer that I played the game involved the lack of adequate desk space. While games like this want the player to find a layout that works best for them, it became cumbersome to have to sort the stamps (onto the desk) every day, retrieve the 75-cent from beneath the scale every day, try and manage any extra packages by finding a spot to pile them on the desk, etc. I think there are a few modifications that would make this immensely easier on the player:

• (Medium) Is there something that can be done about all of the packages that might end up on the desk? Perhaps the player can purchase a 'Storage' upgrade that adds a slide-out drawer/bin that stores a certain number of overflow packages (that could even be upgraded further in the shop)? This would remove some of the clutter and make it easier to store packages that can't be sent out on the current day. Additionally, a rule could be added from the company that charges the player money if they fail to send packages out within a certain amount of time (maybe 3 days or 7 days).
• (Low) Perhaps the game could have multiple different modes of difficulty (Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert, etc.), as I found the goal of simply paying off the $25 loan way too simple, but I understand the game was made in only 72 hours without a real 'end goal' in mind, so that makes sense. Not a big deal, as I'm sure the expanded game will have more significant goals/milestones.
• (Low) On that note, personal opinion, but I don't think the player should be allowed to 'reject' a package. We are, after all, a company designed to send out everyone's packages. If we don't have the correct stamps available or the available space for shipping we should be required to keep the package until we send it out (and suffer a penalty if the package is not sent out within X days or insufficient storage is available).
• (Low) An unnecessary addition, but I think a cool little feature would be if the player could 'stamp' packages with a highlighter or particular color. For example, if I'm accepting a package that can currently go on today's red or green route, it'd be nice if I could quickly apply a dot of red and green to that package to help me remember which routes it can go out on today. Could even be an optional upgrade.
• (Low) While I enjoyed the flexibility of the shop, it almost felt a little too easy being able to i) get a bunch of extra customers, ii) buy more stamps, iii) purchase 1 additional route, and iv) purchase 2 more additional routes, allowing me to essentially send out a lot more packages and make a lot more money. Basically, you'd be a fool not to buy all of these things from the shop every single day. If the game is designed in gameplay loops of, say, 7 days at a time, then maybe these things have base costs that increase by $X dollars every time they are used? This way, you could also allow the player to always see the 'Forecast' for the next day's route (as I think it's unnecessary to hide that from the player--this allows them to always plan ahead during the current day's packages). 
• (Low) Maybe there should always be a minimum number of routes (i.e. - always 2 beyond the first day, maybe always 3 later in the week?). Or maybe a neat gameplay mechanic would be the player being told restrictions at the start, such as 'the Yellow route will only be available on Friday this week,'  or 'the Green route will only run on Monday/Thursday this week,' or 'no shipments will be made to E. Zed until Saturday/Day 7' for storing/rejecting packages?
• (Low) Would love it if there were small aesthetic/decorative awards/milestones for completing portions of the game, such as getting to choose a new picture for different denominations of stamps for completing X number of days/weeks.
• (Low) To keep up replayability, I think it might be a good idea to randomize or occasionally change the prices (maybe even weekly, i.e. - every 7 days during a run) to keep the player on their toes. This could even involve changing/adding surcharges to certain weight limits (even those already in the rulebook). Maybe even later on in longer runs, certain modes of transportation could also cost more money (i.e. - boat vs train/locomotive). Could also introduce a 'quick shipping' option that can be used with a special stamp where the package will be sent via courier (plane) without needing to be placed onto a mode of shipping.
• (Low) Finally, just a consideration: I found it a little frustrating that I would 'lose' any remaining stamps I had at the end of the day. I guess this might be a balancing mechanic so the player simply doesn't have too many stamps, but I think the loop of simply applying the correct stamps (and having them on-hand and available) is much more satisfying than the risk of not having the necessary stamps to add to packages. Plus, it rewards the player for being smart with their stamp usage. Maybe this could be counter-balanced by charging the player for every stamp they keep (say, $0.50) or maybe for the number of stamps they keep (0 stamps = $0.00 charge; 1-3 stamps = $1.00 charge, 4-6 stamps = $2.00 charge, etc.)? Could also be an upgrade. Just a thought.

Anyway, most of these suggestions are simply wishful thinking by me. I understand that adding/changing anything in development is a time-consuming process and some/most of these might not even be feasible, but I wanted to add some considerations, just in case! 

Can't wait to see the final version of this game. It can easily overtake Papers, Please! in that area of gameplay provided it offers enough replayability and mission variety. The addition of upgrades, Booster Pack variety/randomness, and weekly goals/missions would be enough, I think. Especially if beating the game unlocked harder modes that increased the amount of debt you had to pay off or amount of profit/packages you had to successfully achieve/send. 

Excellent job!

Howdy, this is such a lovely game! It's very nice and calming, I only have a few suggestions as of this moment.

• A colorblind mode/aid could be very useful, I didn't even realize the routes were different colors until I got a discrepancy for it. Maybe each route could have it's own unique symbol?
• This isn't a bug, but for the story mode at least, I've found the stamps you get are rather unbalanced in what the packs give you. I never used the bigger ones, I personally never encountered a package that took more than 200 to send, but I consistently ran out of 25s and 50s even if I still had the space in the cargo for the packages. On the last day of story mode, I had three packages I simply couldn't send because I didn't have the stamps for them, despite having purchased an extra stamp pack. Maybe you could alter the packs so that you get more little stamps and less big ones? Or did I just get. really bad luck with that

great game! i would love if there were permanent upgrades on the infinite mode (more customers, more trade routes, more stamps etc). also not sure if im doing something wrong or if its a bug but a couple of my packages disappear at the end of the day (not all of them, like 2/3rds maybe), even if ive made sure i havent shipped them and theyre just waiting on the desk. its a very relaxing game and i love sorting all of the packages :)

love this game, it's like if Papers, Please loved you. are there any plans to add a save function to the endless mode? i'd like to keep a run going long-term, i think it'd be fun

also, maybe permanent upgrades like an upgradable stamp printer, stamp remover,  stuff like that 

I keep getting the "underpay" thing, even tho I read the "Up to g" chart correctly. It's weird, yeh. 
I'll be waiting for the update to look at it again. Thanks for sharing the game, it's awesome ^^

Still one of my favorite game on itch.io, I sometimes come back playing it again when I need to keep my mind busy for a while in a calming way.

The bugs I used to have are gone since the last update, and the zooming of the label is really useful ! I just want to signal a new bug I've been encountering when I keep packages for the next day.

The first time I kept one to be shipped the following day, the package turned into a 75 cents postage that was hidden under the balance.

The second time, the two packages were invisible until I toggle the cargo menu, then they appeared and stayed there normally.

The third time, the same thing happened, except that only one of the two packages reappared. I checked under everything on the desk, reopen the cargo menu multiple times, and I think it's completely gone. The end of the day 7 didn't mention anything about that package either, so it truly completely vanished.

Those small bugs didn't happened more than those 3 times for now, and luckily they are not too bothering, especially since the game doesn't give me any penalty for those packages, so there's no emergency to it ! 

P.S: I also just noticed the mouse clicker tunrning into a middle finger when giving a package back to someone, and I find it pretty funny X)

I love this game :) Although I have no problem playing the English version, if there is a multilingual version (Chinese? German? Spanish? French?), this game will attract more players.

One question: Could you create an option for stamps to be automatically sorted and placed? Otherwise, I have to manually drag stamps to the corner of the table at the beginning of everyday and sort them by price. (It's rather dull for me) Just an option, since not everyone wants stamps to be automatically sorted.

More game features and content can be added: e.g. 

• Expedited post: must be sent out on the same day
• Fragile post: cannot be pressed underneath other parcels, or cannot be placed upside down on the cabin
• Special events/situation: due to storms or other reasons, the possibility of delayed delivery or even loss of post (the post office itself pays extra money to bear the loss of customers)
• Regular customers: there are additional requirements or the kind of bargaining
• The kiosk functions: with snacks and stationery at the counter
• Multiple endings for the storyline: Accepting or Refusing to ship contraband (with the customer paying a much higher price) leads to a different outcome-->
  • Accepting the shipment and getting caught at the end
  • Accepting the shipment and not being caught at the end
  • Rejecting the request (and perhaps retaliation from the customer)

etc.

I can't wait to see the day this game goes live on Steam! ;)

The game looks good but it's seem that I can't play it for some reason.
I don't have the costumers, Next is non clickable. When I open the inventory with tab, the inventory is stuck with no way to remove it.
I really want de test this game, so I'm a bit dissapointed :/

Great game. Absolutely love it. I did notice one bug though. I played the 7 day story mode and beat it after 4 days so I went on to the endless mode. When I went to open the cargo menu on day 1 of endless, I still had 2 packages in storage from the 7 day mode. Was even able to send them off on day 2 of endless and make money from them.

Is there any language adjustment? Is there Chinese language?

I adored this game, it's so calm and the probably the best thing is that there is no timer so you can take your time and arrange everything how you like. The only thing is that I keep getting "underpaid" postage despite following the instructions on the game (and comment that I've seen from someone with the same problem).

Setting that issue aside, it's lovely and I would appreciate it if there was a saving system. (Unless there's already one and I just haven't seen it).  <3

Absolutely lovely game! The only issue that I'm having is that I keep getting my pay docked because of "underpaid" postage. Am I missing something in the rulebook about the stamps?

Even if the route for horse-drawn carriage delivery is increased, the destination will be wrong; why did the 7-day trial still fail to pay off the loan? Can a successful ending be designed?

i love this game??? it's so cute and i love that you can take your time to figure it out. only thing is, occassionally it'll freeze up to where you can't drag things around and you get stuck. so good, i'm excited for how it's going

not sure if a bug or an easter egg, but sometimes when I alt tab to another application and then alt tab back, the cursor hand throws up the middle finger

Hi, love the game, but encountered a couple of issues

On day 2 (or 3?) I bought an extra pack of stamps for that level. The following day I didn't get any upgrades, but there was a second stamp kit on the table anyway which had the spinny animation, but was not clickable/moveable and stayed there for the rest of the game. 

Also, on the final day I got the extra customer boost, but at some point when I clicked the next button, no customer would appear (but the next button was still available to click on). No "End Day" sign spawned either, but I also didn't realise until after I quit the game that you can press A to end the day. Maybe it would be nice to add those extra controls in the info book as well?

Other than that, can't wait for more story! Love the audio and ambience, fits really well in setting the mood i think :)

hello! the game looks lovely but i literally cant play it: i have no clue how to get any postage stamps. i found one under the weighing scale but there doesnt seem to be a menu or any hint on how to get more? am i doing something wrong??? i feel as if im going mad clicking around

Fun

Text little inedible

Sorting stamps yes

the writing is too small too read  when i zoom out because the game is too big for my screen and its really frustrating