Flipping Is Hard - Random Callers
Project Overview
Flipping is Hard – Project Description
Studio: Elegant Horse Studios (small but growing indie team)
Genre: Precision platformer (Foddian / rage game)
Platforms: PC (Steam), with potential for consoles
Style: Quirky, colorful, nostalgic
Core Concept
Flipping is Hard is a rage-inducing precision platformer where players control Flippy, an old Nokia-style brick phone that moves only by flipping and flopping through the world. The game is all about Flip → Fall → Learn → Repeat, testing patience, skill, and determination.
The game is designed for streamer moments, rage-bait clips, and community competition (speedruns, challenges, skins). Like Getting Over It or Only Up, one mistake can send you tumbling back — but in a world filled with humor and nostalgia.
World & Atmosphere
Flippy falls into a surreal underworld of forgotten childhood junk: plushies, playgrounds, candy lands, toy chests, and blanket forts — all reimagined as massive, climbable landscapes.
The setting is both playful and absurd, but also full of obstacles and traps that push players to their limits.
NPCs (like a grumpy Tamagotchi or a plush bear king) add story flavor and optional side challenges.
Current Need
We are looking for a distinct, expressive voice actors to bring these characters to life. Each actor will voice one short call (~100 words) from a unique character — examples include:
An angry school bully demanding lunch money
A confused gangster calling the wrong number
A sweet grandma offering beetroot cookies
A best friend whispering about a forbidden magazine
A scammer trying to sell fake prizes
A worried mom or dad looking for their lost son
Each call is written with strong character voice and rhythm. Think short monologues with a clear attitude, point of view, and energy.
Length: ~100 words per call
Delivery: Natural, character-driven, short monologue style
Accents welcome: All backgrounds encouraged — regional and international accents okay if fitting the character
Tone: Ranges from grounded and emotional to absurd and comedic
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The Babes in Baths Agent is a cheerfully scripted call center voice with unsettling enthusiasm and an air of forced professionalism. Their role is to deliver a bizarre, pre-recorded promotional call that becomes increasingly absurd — and ends with a jingle you’ll never un-hear.
Style:
Like a 2000s-era subscription hotline meets shopping channel announcer — bright, chipper, and just a little too excited about foam.
Tone:
Overly polite and enthusiastic, bordering on surreal. The agent sounds like they genuinely believe this is a prestigious, luxurious service. The delivery should be tight, a bit too rehearsed, and oddly passionate about bubble baths.
Role:
Delivers a fake telemarketing call to the player’s lost flip phone. Begins as a standard customer service prompt, but quickly turns into a ridiculous upsell about Dudes in Baths Deluxe Combo Packages, splash bonuses, and the glory of moisturizing men. Finishes with a jingle.
Energy:
High-energy, overly rehearsed, and unnervingly chipper. Needs to land awkward pauses and transitions like someone reading from a very strange corporate script.
- english
- male adult
- Slightly Off
- female adult
- all american accents
- chipper
- TELEMARKETER
- professional
- upbeat
Hello Mr. Jeff, your subscription to “Babes in Baths” is about to renew.
Remember — cleanliness is next to fabulousness.
That’s two times the splashing, four times the foam, and an exclusive calendar titled “Men Who Moisturize."
Grandma is warm, sweet, and slightly scattered, with a voice full of love and gentle nostalgia. She’s the kind of grandma who keeps making your favorite weird cookies and still tapes your favorite robot-fighting shows on VHS. This is a heartfelt but humorous role that adds cozy charm to the chaos.
Style:
Kind and cheerful, with a slightly old-fashioned rhythm — like someone who talks a little too long on the answering machine and smiles while she speaks. Her voice is comforting, real, and maybe a little bit forgetful.
Tone:
Soft, gentle, and full of affection. The comedy comes from how seriously she takes small things — like the difference between chewy and soft beetroot cookies, or setting aside time for Robot Wars.
Role:
Leaves a voicemail for her grandson, unaware that his phone has been lost. She’s inviting him over for tea and cookies, excited to spend time together. The world may be weird and broken, but Grandma keeps things sweet and simple.
Energy:
Low and cozy. Calm, loving, with natural flow. Should feel like the kind of voice that makes you want to go home — even if you’re in the middle of a trash-filled platforming nightmare.
- english
- warm
- Gentle
- neutral american
- female senior
- Cozy
- Nurturing
- Soft-spoken
- nostalgic
- Slightly Quirky
- american (midwest)
- general american southern
- country american
Jeffy, it’s Grandma! I baked you a fresh batch of those beetroot cookies you like.
I’ll make tea, and we can watch that silly Robot Wars show you like.
This scammer is trying very hard to sound legitimate — but the offer is clearly fake, the accent is sketchy, and the delivery is hilariously off. He’s calling Jeff to congratulate him on winning a "several thousand millions of dollars" prize… for a small fee.
Style:
Stiff and overly formal — like someone reading from a badly translated script with complete confidence. Think classic early-2000s "Congratulations! You are winner!" energy.
Tone:
Over-rehearsed, flatly enthusiastic, then suddenly urgent. There’s a weird sincerity in how fake it sounds. The comedy comes from how hard he’s trying to sound convincing.
Role:
Delivers a scam call to the player (as Flippy), complete with dramatic pauses, fake urgency, and terrible math. Ends with “Mr. Jeff Winner,” just to make it clear he has no idea who he’s talking to.
Energy:
Low at first, overly polite, then ramps up slightly during the “Act now!” moment. Slight breathiness adds awkward tension.
- english
- Sketchy
- indian english
- male adult
- Scripted
- female adult
- awkward
- Broken english
Hello Sir! Congratulations! You are the grand winner of the Super International Lucky Prize Drawing!
To receive prize, you must send us… small registration fee. Only $99.99
Jeff’s older brother is absolutely losing it over a missing toy car. He’s loud, angry, and completely unreasonable — convinced Jeff has stolen his prized blue Mustang again. The performance should feel like a real tantrum left as a voicemail, escalating into full-blown chaos.
Style:
Explosive and over-the-top, like an angry 11-year-old yelling straight into the phone before immediately going to tell Mom. Childish rage at its purest.
Tone:
High-energy, fast-paced, completely fed up. The lines should feel like they were yelled in one breath. No calm. No logic. Just betrayal and volume.
Role:
Voices Jeff’s furious older brother, who thinks Jeff stole his favorite toy car. There’s no buildup — the message starts mid-explosion and ends in a tattletale scream to Mom.
Energy:
Maximum. Screaming. Possibly running while yelling. Breathless fury and pure injustice.
Full Script:
Brother
JEFF!!! YOU LITTLE RAT!! YOU STOLE MY CARS... AGAIN!! WHERE’S MY BLUE MUSTANG?! WHERE IS IT?! UUUGH... I'M TELLING ON YOU!
(quick breath, shouts further from phone)
MOM!!! JEFF STOLE MY CARS!!
- english
- Childish
- dramatic
- child
- male teen
- neutral american
- loud
- bratty
- furious
- explosive
JEFF!!! YOU LITTLE RAT!! YOU STOLE MY CARS... AGAIN!!
MOM!!! JEFF STOLE MY CARS!!
The Wrong Number Caller delivers a slow, unsettling, but oddly casual monologue that starts normal and descends into quiet madness. They’re calling “Sarah” to report that a mannequin has started behaving strangely — and only realize it’s the wrong number after describing everything in deadpan detail.
Style:
Completely calm, matter-of-fact, and sincere — like someone leaving a message about groceries. The humor and eeriness come from how serious the actor sounds while describing something completely absurd.
Tone:
Monotone but believable. The actor shouldn’t “play for laughs.” The more genuine and grounded the read, the funnier and creepier it becomes.
Role:
A wrong number caller speaking to “Sarah,” unaware they’ve reached someone else. Their call builds from normal concern to surreal domestic horror, ending with a casual apology.
Energy:
Low and controlled. Almost emotionless, but not robotic — just a person who’s too used to weird things happening.
- english
- dry humour
- female adult
- neutral english
- deadpan
- male adult
- calm
- eerie
- realistic
- absurd
- unbothered
Sarah. The mannequin moved again.
I think it’s trying to cook something. I don’t want to interrupt it.
Sarah? Sarah? Oh wait, sorry, wrong number.
The Bully is your classic elementary school enforcer — low-voiced, smug, and way too serious about lunch money. He’s not clever, he’s not cool — he’s just loud, pushy, and convinced he runs the swingset.
Style:
Straightforward and threatening, like a 12-year-old trying to sound like a gangster. The voice should lean into that “I’ve got dirt on you” energy kids use when they feel powerful over something dumb.
Tone:
Low and deliberate, with each line delivered like it’s a warning. The smugness should peak at the final line — like he’s already imagining Jeff flinching at the sight of him.
Role:
A school bully calling Jeff to remind him he still owes lunch money. Ends with a not-so-subtle threat and a smug exit.
Energy:
Controlled and menacing, with rising tension in the voice. The performance should feel like a kid practicing intimidation he learned from movies.
- english
- male teen
- schoolyard tough guy
- neutral american
- child
- threatening
- Cocky
- Mean-spirited
- Childish
- Smug
Jeff. Just reminding you — you still owe me lunch money.
See you at the swings, loser.
Timmy is Jeff’s best friend — an excitable, slightly awkward 8-year-old who just discovered something forbidden under his older brother’s bed. He’s calling Jeff in a full-body whisper-panic, barely able to contain his excitement.
Style:
Fast, breathless, and secretive — like a kid who just uncovered buried treasure and is pretty sure he's gonna get in trouble for it. Every line should feel like it’s being said under a blanket with a flashlight.
Tone:
Hushed and urgent, but full of joy. The performance should feel like the kid doesn’t quite understand what he found, but he knows it’s a big deal. Innocently scandalous.
Role:
Leaves a short message for Jeff about finding a grown-up magazine. Tells him to meet at their hideout — immediately — and not to tell anyone. It's both ridiculous and weirdly sweet.
Energy:
Whispery and excited, with quick pacing and natural kid rhythm. This should feel spontaneous, a little messy, and totally sincere.
- english
- Innocent
- funny
- Excited
- Curious
- male teen
- neutral american
- male child
- Whispery
- Breathless
Dude. Jeff. You will not believe what I just found under my brother’s bed.
Come to our hideout Jeff. Quick! I don't think we're even allowed to see this...
Jeff’s mom starts the call angry and frustrated — a typical “dinner’s ready” scolding — but as the silence drags on, her tone shifts from irritation to fear. By the end, she’s calling for help, completely unaware her voice is coming through a lost phone lying somewhere far away.
Style:
Grounded and natural. The performance should feel real — like an exhausted mom who’s had enough, then suddenly realizes her son might actually be in danger. Avoid melodrama; let the panic grow slowly and authentically.
Tone:
Begins stern and annoyed, transitions into confusion, and ends with raw panic. The escalation should feel smooth and believable, like the audience is witnessing a parent’s fear unfold in real time.
Role:
Jeff’s mom calling to tell him dinner’s ready. She thinks he’s listening, but he never answers. By the end of the call, her worry overtakes her anger, and she screams for help off-mic.
Energy:
Medium to high. Starts controlled and clipped, then unravels emotionally. Strong pacing and dynamic control are key.
Full Script (More in the future)
Mom
Jeff! Where are you?! I said come home! Dinner’s been ready for ten minutes!
(Short Pause)
You can’t just run off and disappear like that. I swear, if you're hiding again—
(Short Pause)
...Hello?
(Tone Shifts - Slightly confused)
Jeff? Are you there? Why aren’t you saying anything?
(Pause, raising concern)
Jeff, this isn’t funny. If you can hear me, say something.
(Panicked, Screaming)
Honey! Call the Police! Jeff's Missing!
- english
- Emotional Range
- Panicked
- warm
- female adult
- motherly
- natural
- Firm
- neutral american
Jeff! Where are you?! I said come home! Dinner’s been ready for ten minutes!
Jeff, this isn’t funny. If you can hear me, say something.
Honey! Call the Police! Jeff's Missing!
A small‑time mob enforcer who thinks he’s dialing up a runaway debtor. He’s bordering on violent and terrifying, but still utterly human — angry, focused, and intimidating. This read should feel movie‑style and cinematic, not cartoonish; the menace must land.
Style:
Low, gravelly, controlled rage — think classic mob movie menace. Not a parody; deliver it like it matters.
Tone:
Cold, patient, then threatening. The whisper at the end should feel like a promise, not a plea.
Role:
A wrong‑number call where the gangster believes he’s speaking to Kevin, who ran off with his money. The call should sound urgent and dangerous enough to make the player feel the threat, even if it’s misdirected.
Energy:
Medium‑high, with precise dynamics: simmering anger that crescendos into the whispered final line.
Full Script:
- english
- Menacing
- italian american
- male adult
- threatening
- new york italian
- Gravelly
- new york (bronx)
- Controlled
Yeah. Listen to me real close, you little rat. You think you can take my cash and skip town, and I ain’t gonna notice?
This is the last time I call nice. Capisce?
Zack is the overconfident, underinformed rep for Kai Hustle Club, a shady “business opportunity” targeting kids who want to make real money fast. He’s part motivational speaker, part middle school con man, and 100% delusional. Think early-2000s “hustle bro” energy filtered through a Snapback hat and Mountain Dew fumes.
Style:
Fast-talking, overly casual, with fake excitement. This isn’t a pro salesman — it’s a kid who just learned what a pyramid scheme is and thinks it’s genius.
Tone:
Chill but loud. Believes what he’s saying. The pauses and emphasis should sound rehearsed, like someone copying a YouTube ad they’ve watched too many times.
Role:
Zack is calling Jeff to let him know he’s one referral away from hitting Silver Boss Tier in Hustle Club. The pitch includes fake incentives like a snapback hat and a CD-ROM full of “money tips.” He sounds like your friend’s older brother who just got scammed and is now scamming you.
Energy:
High. Needs to sound like he’s always pacing in his room and waving his hands while talking. Slight voice cracks and over-emphasis welcome.
- english
- Bro-y
- american (west coast)
- Clueless
- Cocky
- energetic
- hustler
- fast-talking
- neutral american
- male young adult
- loud
- male adult
Yo Jeff! It’s Zack from Hustle Club — just checking in ’cause you’re one referral away from hitting Silver Boss Tier.
Get five friends to sign up and boom — ten bucks per recruit. Real cash. But you gotta act fast. Spots are very limited dude.
Grandpa is soft-spoken, warm, and full of love for his grandson Jeff. He’s calling to remind him about their weekend treehouse project — a wholesome slice of nostalgia that hits even harder in contrast to the surreal world Jeff’s phone is now trapped in.
Style:
Slow, thoughtful, and comforting. Grandpa chuckles at his own stories, speaks in gentle rhythms, and genuinely looks forward to spending time with Jeff. Should feel like someone you’d want to sit on a porch with.
Tone:
Casual and affectionate. The humor is light and genuine, not punchline-driven — the kind of old guy who makes dad jokes with grandpa delivery.
Role:
Leaves a voice message for Jeff about continuing work on the treehouse. References Jeff’s “dumb dumb brother,” a past hammer incident, and finishes with a warm reminder not to climb without him. A pure comfort call.
Energy:
Low. Calm and affectionate with soft chuckles and a few pauses for thought. Should sound like a guy who’s done a lot, but still gets excited to hang out with his grandkid.
- english
- country american
- kind
- american (midwest)
- warm
- Gravelly
- nostalgic
- Soft-spoken
- Playful
- male senior
- general american southern
- neutral american
Hey there, champ. It’s Grandpa. Just calling to say I’ll be over this weekend, so get the hammer ready
All right, sport. See you Saturday. And don’t climb without me, you hear?
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