In 2008, Mortis Ghost released the surreal RPG 'Off' for free, which started gaining traction in a French-speaking forum. Inspired by the game, Quinn K, a teenager, endeavored to translate it into English, navigating linguistic and technical hurdles. Her translation effort, backed by the original developer, paved the way for 2011's release on Starmen.net. With further refinements in 2012, 'Off' exploded in popularity by 2013, thanks to the community's creative participation through fan art and discussions, showcasing the power of grassroots engagement in indie gaming success.
But K knew it was possible to make her version work because there was already a partial translation, and when she contacted Ghost, he gave his approval.
After the initial release, K put out an improved version in 2012. By 2013, Off was an 'astonishing success,' says Ghost, with users who discovered it on the Starmen forums spreading it via fan creations like art and cosplay.
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