The latest articles on DEV Community by Joan Jiao (@joan_jiao_f2fb9ec9969946f). https://dev.to/joan_jiao_f2fb9ec9969946f https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4104622%2Ffb3af5ff-389f-40b9-a37a-39b4e8808e93.png https://dev.to/joan_jiao_f2fb9ec9969946f en Joan Jiao Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:16:31 +0000 https://dev.to/joan_jiao_f2fb9ec9969946f/i-built-a-cinematic-voice-over-practice-game-for-actors-and-creators-2c2d https://dev.to/joan_jiao_f2fb9ec9969946f/i-built-a-cinematic-voice-over-practice-game-for-actors-and-creators-2c2d <p>I recently launched Voice the Line, a browser-based voice-over practice game.</p> <p>The idea is simple: choose a cinematic scene, step into a character's role, and read the lines out loud.</p> <p>Voice-over practice can often feel repetitive. I wanted to create something more immersive, where users can practice timing, emotion, pacing, and character delivery through short dramatic scenes.</p> <p>The current version includes eight original scenes:</p> <ul> <li>Last Train Home</li> <li>Rainy Confession</li> <li>The Big Pitch</li> <li>Planet Nine</li> <li>Between Floors</li> <li>The Last Signal</li> <li>Magic Mistake</li> <li>Rooftop After Hours</li> </ul> <p>Everything runs directly in the browser. No account or installation is required.</p> <p>You can try it here:</p> <p><a href="https://voicetheline.live/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Play Voice the Line</a></p> <p>I am continuing to improve the game and plan to add more scenes with different moods, genres, and character types.</p> webdev gamedev indiegame productivity