J.Quondam
CR 1/8
Here's an article overviewing the history of early text-based CRPGs through modern interactive fiction tools:
arstechnica.com
I thought it was a neat read, and could be of interest to solo gamers, writers, and GMs around here. While I haven't taken a crack at IF in many years, it's always appealed to my inner solo-gamer, sitting as it does in the space between literature and gaming. The article points to a handful of popular tools used for creating current interactive fiction; as well as examples of what game designers have done with them.
Has anyone around here explored this stuff? Any favorite designers to recommend? Or pointers to your own creations?
From Infocom to 80 Days: An oral history of text games and interactive fiction
MUDs, Usenet, and open source all play a part in 50 years of IF history.
arstechnica.com
I thought it was a neat read, and could be of interest to solo gamers, writers, and GMs around here. While I haven't taken a crack at IF in many years, it's always appealed to my inner solo-gamer, sitting as it does in the space between literature and gaming. The article points to a handful of popular tools used for creating current interactive fiction; as well as examples of what game designers have done with them.
Has anyone around here explored this stuff? Any favorite designers to recommend? Or pointers to your own creations?
