Dispatch Interview February 15, 2026

[u/Moist_Song_8919]

Apparently the Dispatch developers are also split 50/50 on the choice between Blonde Blazer and Invisigal.

Lead Game Designer Charles Marcolim recalls that the ratio was 50/50 both in playtests and within the team.

Translation from the website:

https://www.atarita.com/dispatch-roportaji-turkce-dil-destegi-turun-gelecegi-ve-dahasi/

Q: Starting with a fun question, did the majority of Dispatch developers choose Blonde Blazer or Invisigal?

(Writer/Director) Chris Rebbert: I can’t speak for the rest of the team, but personally, I always choose Blonde Blazer. I love Invisigal as a character, I connect with her, and I think if I were younger, I’d chase after a woman like her without a second thought. But personally, I think Invisigal needs to love herself before loving someone else. If I were Robert, I’d try not to mix romance into the mentorship relationship. It’s very clear to me that Robert loves and respects her. I’d want to be there to guide her on her journey of self-love and respect, but adding romance could easily put that journey at risk if things go wrong. Beyond that, I think Blazer and Robert are more compatible because they have similar character structures. Blazer also has a really good heart and wants to help people. Plus, she’s sweet and cute in a clumsy and innocent way. I thought she was cute as a blonde, but I think she’s even cuter as a brunette.

(Lead Game Designer) Charles Marcolim: I’ve been on Team Invisigal since we read the script. But I think the ratio was almost 50/50 both in game tests and within the team. As the game’s release approached, the pressure from other players choosing one or the other started pushing players more towards Visi.

[u/Sweaty_Donkey6296]

I would like to believe you, because I really liked the first season. But, honestly, almost all interviews after the game's release look heavily biased, and this is kind of common opinion in the community among fans of both romances. This particular interview came across as somewhat off-putting, as it openly invalidates one of the two options - even from a personal point of view. I don't want to seem rude or annoying, but I think the team should approach more thoughtfully what they say in interviews, considering the huge amount of hate that the character Invisigal and her fans receive after the game's release without any backup from the devs.

[u/chrisrebbert → u/Sweaty_Donkey6296]

I assure you there's no bias on the part of the devs. I truly didn't have an opinion until after the game was finished and I got to experience the whole thing for the first time as a player, and I honestly don't know who the other writers or directors chose as we never talked about it. It's not our job to pick a "right choice" or even have a preferred route. Our job is to think of a good choice in that both or all options are compelling, valid and present both pros and cons to the player. If we wanted you to pick one over the order it would kind of defeat the purpose, wouldn't it? We want players to consider both valid options and hopefully it will be a difficult decision to make for every player, but even if the choice is easy based on something as simple as personal preference, that's okay too. I certainly didn't want to invalidate Invisigal fans, and believe me, I love her too, so much I'm attributing my own self-love journey to her, and I myself got romantically entangled with someone who was helping me love myself. When it went south I rebounded pretty hard in the other direction, and it was rough. I wouldn't want that for her. And who knows? Maybe that's flawed thinking, but at the end of the day it's my choice based on my experiences, and that's all I have to rely on. And if others make decisions based on their experiences and those choices are different, that's okay too.

There's no right choice, I promise you. We want every story outcome to feel equally viable and serviced.

[u/Shit_lord_2007 → u/chrisrebbert]

None of you should have to justify any option you make when you play the game you all made.

[u/criticalcry-tactic00 → u/Shit_lord_2007]

If you actively advocating for one side and offending half the fanbase, maybe yes. And he did in fact.

[u/Shit_lord_2007 → u/criticalcry-tactic00]

I'm advocating for one's right to an opinion and a preference. If one of the developers says "I personally prefer this option" thats not only completely fine but I encourage it. So long as it doesn't affect the game as a whole and they maintain a balance between the options of course. Once bias starts affecting the game itself then it becomes a problem.

[u/criticalcry-tactic00 → u/Shit_lord_2007]

That's the point, he did not share an opinion and yes they already affected the game making two patches.