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IFComp 2009!	[Oct. 19th, 2009\|06:17 pm]The Interactive Fiction Community
If you've somehow missed it, the annual Interactive Fiction Competition is running again!You can play 19 of the games online! (many with the Parchment Z-machine interpreter, a descendant of Gnusto.)Voting closes November 15.
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This Very Cool Thing Is Worth Passing Around	[Jan. 4th, 2009\|03:25 pm]The Interactive Fiction Community
Jim Munroe has set up an very cool map of where IF-lovers are in the world. Check it out and add yourself
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IntroComp 2008 Results	[Sep. 7th, 2008\|11:24 am]The Interactive Fiction Community
This morning/afternoon/evening, with much pomp and circumstance on the ifMUD, we had a ceremony to announce the results the seventh annual IntroComp. I'm pleased to post the results here...We begin with the three introductions which are eligible to receive the Honorable Prize (listed in alphabetical order by author's last name or nom de plume). That is to say, the first of these authors to turn their introduction into a polished game, provided they do so by August 20, 2009, is eligible to receive 25US(allamountsarelistedminusanycurrencyconversionfee).FiendishZoo,byElizabethHellerBedtimeStory,byTaleslingerNine−TenthsoftheLaw,byJackWelchSecondrunner−up,potentiallyeligiblefora25US (all amounts are listed minus any currency conversion fee).Fiendish Zoo, by Elizabeth Heller Bedtime Story, by Taleslinger Nine-Tenths of the Law, by Jack WelchSecond runner-up, potentially eligible for a 25US(allamountsarelistedminusanycurrencyconversionfee).FiendishZoo,byElizabethHellerBedtimeStory,byTaleslingerNine−TenthsoftheLaw,byJackWelchSecondrunner−up,potentiallyeligiblefora40US completion prize, goes to the introduction with a catchy opening tune: The Bloody Guns, by Stuart AllenFirst runner-up, potentially eligible for a 60UScompletionprize,goestoanintroductionthatmadeourskincrawl(andIdomeanthatinthenicestwaypossible):StormCellar,byP.F.SheckarskiAndthatbringsustoourtopentry,alovelypiecewithsomegreatworld−building,potentiallyeligiblefora60US completion prize, goes to an introduction that made our skin crawl (and I do mean that in the nicest way possible): Storm Cellar, by P. F. SheckarskiAnd that brings us to our top entry, a lovely piece with some great world-building, potentially eligible for a 60UScompletionprize,goestoanintroductionthatmadeourskincrawl(andIdomeanthatinthenicestwaypossible):StormCellar,byP.F.SheckarskiAndthatbringsustoourtopentry,alovelypiecewithsomegreatworld−building,potentiallyeligiblefora100US completion prize: Phoenix's Landing: Destiny, by Carolyn VanEseltineMany thanks to those who entered, those who tested, those who played and voted, and those kind souls who provided feedback to the authors. Thanks also to Neil deMause for the idea of IntroComp and to Eileen Mullin and XyzzyNews for sponsoring the competition again this year.On a final note, ClubFloyd will be playing all the introductions over the next week or two (or possibly three, if it takes that long). Transcripts will be posted in the usual place at http://www.allthingsjacq.com/interactive_fiction.html#clubfloydThanks for another year... see you in 2009. - Jacqueline
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IntroComp 2008 Results

[Sep. 7th, 2008|11:24 am]The Interactive Fiction Community

This morning/afternoon/evening, with much pomp and circumstance on the ifMUD, we had a ceremony to announce the results the seventh annual IntroComp. I'm pleased to post the results here...We begin with the three introductions which are eligible to receive the Honorable Prize (listed in alphabetical order by author's last name or nom de plume). That is to say, the first of these authors to turn their introduction into a polished game, provided they do so by August 20, 2009, is eligible to receive 25US(allamountsarelistedminusanycurrencyconversionfee).FiendishZoo,byElizabethHellerBedtimeStory,byTaleslingerNine−TenthsoftheLaw,byJackWelchSecondrunner−up,potentiallyeligiblefora25US (all amounts are listed minus any currency conversion fee).Fiendish Zoo, by Elizabeth Heller Bedtime Story, by Taleslinger Nine-Tenths of the Law, by Jack WelchSecond runner-up, potentially eligible for a 25US(allamountsarelistedminusanycurrencyconversionfee).FiendishZoo,byElizabethHellerBedtimeStory,byTaleslingerNine−TenthsoftheLaw,byJackWelchSecondrunner−up,potentiallyeligiblefora40US completion prize, goes to the introduction with a catchy opening tune: The Bloody Guns, by Stuart AllenFirst runner-up, potentially eligible for a 60UScompletionprize,goestoanintroductionthatmadeourskincrawl(andIdomeanthatinthenicestwaypossible):StormCellar,byP.F.SheckarskiAndthatbringsustoourtopentry,alovelypiecewithsomegreatworld−building,potentiallyeligiblefora60US completion prize, goes to an introduction that made our skin crawl (and I do mean that in the nicest way possible): Storm Cellar, by P. F. SheckarskiAnd that brings us to our top entry, a lovely piece with some great world-building, potentially eligible for a 60UScompletionprize,goestoanintroductionthatmadeourskincrawl(andIdomeanthatinthenicestwaypossible):StormCellar,byP.F.SheckarskiAndthatbringsustoourtopentry,alovelypiecewithsomegreatworld−building,potentiallyeligiblefora100US completion prize: Phoenix's Landing: Destiny, by Carolyn VanEseltineMany thanks to those who entered, those who tested, those who played and voted, and those kind souls who provided feedback to the authors. Thanks also to Neil deMause for the idea of IntroComp and to Eileen Mullin and XyzzyNews for sponsoring the competition again this year.On a final note, ClubFloyd will be playing all the introductions over the next week or two (or possibly three, if it takes that long). Transcripts will be posted in the usual place at http://www.allthingsjacq.com/interactive_fiction.html#clubfloydThanks for another year... see you in 2009. - Jacqueline

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IntroComp - One last day to vote!	[Sep. 6th, 2008\|09:06 am]The Interactive Fiction Community
Due to Life Happening, I did not get a chance to post a reminder to vote yesterday, so Eileen and I have extended the voting deadline to this evening. You now have until midnight Eastern tonight!If you haven't already done so, please take a gander at the six introductions and vote.Introductions can be downloaded from the following sites:http://www.allthingsjacq.com/IntroComp08/IntroComp08.zip http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/games/mini-comps/introcomp/introcomp08.zipVotes can be submitted at:http://www.xyzzynews.com/introcomp/The awards ceremony will still be held in the auditorium on ifMUD at 2:00pm Eastern tomorrow. I will post results here once the ceremony is over.If you've never been on ifMUD, but would like to attend the awards ceremony, I recommend trying to log on a bit earlier than the ceremony, just to figure things out a bit. There's also a helpful ifMUD FAQ for beginners at http://diden.net/~maga/ifMUDfaq/Thanks for voting!- Jacqueline
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IntroComp - One last day to vote!

[Sep. 6th, 2008|09:06 am]The Interactive Fiction Community

Due to Life Happening, I did not get a chance to post a reminder to vote yesterday, so Eileen and I have extended the voting deadline to this evening. You now have until midnight Eastern tonight!If you haven't already done so, please take a gander at the six introductions and vote.Introductions can be downloaded from the following sites:http://www.allthingsjacq.com/IntroComp08/IntroComp08.zip http://www.ifarchive.org/if-archive/games/mini-comps/introcomp/introcomp08.zipVotes can be submitted at:http://www.xyzzynews.com/introcomp/The awards ceremony will still be held in the auditorium on ifMUD at 2:00pm Eastern tomorrow. I will post results here once the ceremony is over.If you've never been on ifMUD, but would like to attend the awards ceremony, I recommend trying to log on a bit earlier than the ceremony, just to figure things out a bit. There's also a helpful ifMUD FAQ for beginners at http://diden.net/~maga/ifMUDfaq/Thanks for voting!- Jacqueline

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2008 IntroComp Underway!	[Aug. 21st, 2008\|07:39 am]The Interactive Fiction Community
It is with extreme pleasure that I announce the release of six entries in the 2008 IntroComp, sponsored by XYZZYnews: * The Bloody Guns, by Stuart Allen * Fiendish Zoo, by Elizabeth Heller * Storm Cellar, by P. F. Sheckarski * Bedtime story, by Taleslinger * Phoenix's Landing: Destiny, by Caroline VanEseltine * Nine-Tenths of the Law, by Jack WelchYou can download the games at http://www.allthingsjacq.com/IntroComp08/IntroComp08.zip.As you play, please rate each introduction on a scale of 1-10, with a '10' indicating that you'd really like to see the author release a full version of that game. You should submit your votes via the web form at http://www.xyzzynews.com/introcomp/The voting deadline will be on September 5, 2008, with winners announced two days later during a live ceremony on ifMUD (to be held Sunday, September 7th, at 2pm Eastern, 7pm UTC).Just a few reminders: * Authors may not vote. * Beta testers are allowed to vote, but only on games they did not test. * Everyone else in the entire world may vote on as many or as few entries as they like, on the usual 1-10 scale (10 being the best). However, they are asked to judge games with one thought in mind, and one alone: "How much do I want to play more of this entry?" * We ask that judges please refrain from posting reviews of the IntroComp games during the judging period, so as not to taint the voting process, but feel free to send feedback directly to the authors prior to the voting deadline — after all, the best prize that authors receive is feedback, right?On behalf of this year's six authors, thank you in advance for downloading, playing, and voting on these introductions. I know the authors appreciate the feedback.
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2008 IntroComp Underway!

[Aug. 21st, 2008|07:39 am]The Interactive Fiction Community

It is with extreme pleasure that I announce the release of six entries in the 2008 IntroComp, sponsored by XYZZYnews: * The Bloody Guns, by Stuart Allen * Fiendish Zoo, by Elizabeth Heller * Storm Cellar, by P. F. Sheckarski * Bedtime story, by Taleslinger * Phoenix's Landing: Destiny, by Caroline VanEseltine * Nine-Tenths of the Law, by Jack WelchYou can download the games at http://www.allthingsjacq.com/IntroComp08/IntroComp08.zip.As you play, please rate each introduction on a scale of 1-10, with a '10' indicating that you'd *really* like to see the author release a full version of that game. You should submit your votes via the web form at http://www.xyzzynews.com/introcomp/The voting deadline will be on September 5, 2008, with winners announced two days later during a live ceremony on ifMUD (to be held Sunday, September 7th, at 2pm Eastern, 7pm UTC).Just a few reminders: * Authors may not vote. * Beta testers are allowed to vote, but only on games they did not test. * Everyone else in the entire world may vote on as many or as few entries as they like, on the usual 1-10 scale (10 being the best). However, they are asked to judge games with one thought in mind, and one alone: "How much do I want to play more of this entry?" * We ask that judges please refrain from posting reviews of the IntroComp games during the judging period, so as not to taint the voting process, but feel free to send feedback directly to the authors prior to the voting deadline — after all, the best prize that authors receive is feedback, right?On behalf of this year's six authors, thank you in advance for downloading, playing, and voting on these introductions. I know the authors appreciate the feedback.

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Inflation	[Apr. 27th, 2008\|08:39 pm]The Interactive Fiction Community
Something I just posted to my normal LJ:In 1984, Infocom text adventures sold for 40to40 to 40to60 each. Adjusted for inflation, that's 124.95in2008dollars.Wouldyoupay124.95 in 2008 dollars. Would you pay 124.95in2008dollars.Wouldyoupay120+ for a video game today? Would you pay that for a game with no graphics?!!Not trying to be a downer here, I'm just realizing what a "deal" we get on modern video games.
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Inflation

[Apr. 27th, 2008|08:39 pm]The Interactive Fiction Community

Something I just posted to my normal LJ:In 1984, Infocom text adventures sold for 40to40 to 40to60 each. Adjusted for inflation, that's 124.95in2008dollars.Wouldyoupay124.95 in 2008 dollars. Would you pay 124.95in2008dollars.Wouldyoupay120+ for a video game today? Would you pay that for a game with no graphics?!!Not trying to be a downer here, I'm just realizing what a "deal" we get on modern video games.

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Expanding the Community, WAS: Long Form IF	[Apr. 21st, 2008\|10:04 pm]The Interactive Fiction Community
I'm cross posting this here from RAIF, in an effort to follow my own suggestion, below:( Long Monologue under cut Collapse )
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Coffee Adventure	[Aug. 20th, 2007\|02:53 pm]The Interactive Fiction Community
Hello guys and gals. I'm working on an adventure game about being a barista, and I was hoping for some feedback. You can find it at http://thegriddle.net/python/ in a few different mediums including the full source. It's a playable beta version - a lot of the systems are all done being implemented, I just need to write the story for it. I would love any comments and suggestions you all have, especially as far as the story and writing style go. Let me know what you think!Dave M.
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Coffee Adventure

[Aug. 20th, 2007|02:53 pm]The Interactive Fiction Community

Hello guys and gals. I'm working on an adventure game about being a barista, and I was hoping for some feedback. You can find it at http://thegriddle.net/python/ in a few different mediums including the full source. It's a playable beta version - a lot of the systems are all done being implemented, I just need to write the story for it. I would love any comments and suggestions you all have, especially as far as the story and writing style go. Let me know what you think!Dave M.

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IntroComp 2007 - Games Now Available!	[Aug. 5th, 2007\|01:43 am]The Interactive Fiction Community
It is with extreme pleasure that I announce the release of seven entries in the 2007 IntroComp, sponsored by XyzzyNews:- Folkar Station, by Doug Jones- Jack in the Box, by Marius Müller- Jacob's Travels, by Anssi Räisänen- The King of Shreds and Patches, by Jimmy Maher- Three Princes, by Alex Godofsky- Tin, by Jim Aikin- Trainstopping, by Ben Collins-SussmanInformation on downloading the games and submitting your votes will soon be available at http://www.xyzzynews.com/introcomp but in the meantime, the games may be downloaded from the following site: http://www.allthingsjacq.com/IntroComp07/IntroComp07.zipVOTING DEADLINE: Friday, August 24, 2007, at 11:59 EST.Winners will be announced live, on ifMUD, at 4:00pm EST (9:00pm GMT), Sunday, August 26, 2007.Information on ifMUD can be found at: http://ifmud.port4000.com/A beginner FAQ about ifMUD is also online: http://diden.net/~maga/ifMUDfaq/Thank you to Eileen Mullin and XyzzyNews for sponsoring IntroComp for another year, and to everyone who entered this year's comp.Thanks also (in advance) to everyone who participates in the voting. Please feel free to send feedback to authors as soon as you're done playing their introduction, but hold off on posting public reviews until after the results have been announced. Thank you for your cooperation!Regards,Jacqueline A. Lott
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IntroComp 2007 - Games Now Available!

[Aug. 5th, 2007|01:43 am]The Interactive Fiction Community

It is with extreme pleasure that I announce the release of seven entries in the 2007 IntroComp, sponsored by XyzzyNews:- Folkar Station, by Doug Jones- Jack in the Box, by Marius Müller- Jacob's Travels, by Anssi Räisänen- The King of Shreds and Patches, by Jimmy Maher- Three Princes, by Alex Godofsky- Tin, by Jim Aikin- Trainstopping, by Ben Collins-SussmanInformation on downloading the games and submitting your votes will soon be available at http://www.xyzzynews.com/introcomp but in the meantime, the games may be downloaded from the following site: http://www.allthingsjacq.com/IntroComp07/IntroComp07.zipVOTING DEADLINE: Friday, August 24, 2007, at 11:59 EST.Winners will be announced live, on ifMUD, at 4:00pm EST (9:00pm GMT), Sunday, August 26, 2007.Information on ifMUD can be found at: http://ifmud.port4000.com/A beginner FAQ about ifMUD is also online: http://diden.net/~maga/ifMUDfaq/Thank you to Eileen Mullin and XyzzyNews for sponsoring IntroComp for another year, and to everyone who entered this year's comp.Thanks also (in advance) to everyone who participates in the voting. Please feel free to send feedback to authors as soon as you're done playing their introduction, but hold off on posting public reviews until after the results have been announced. Thank you for your cooperation!Regards,Jacqueline A. Lott

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IntroComp 2007 - Intent to Enter Deadline Today	[Jul. 15th, 2007\|10:01 am]The Interactive Fiction Community
Greetings!The subjust line pretty much says it all. This is just a reminder that today is the 15th. If you've been meaning to submit an intent to enter IntroComp, today is the day.Please e-mail me today at jacqueline.a.lott@gmail.com if you'd like to enter. The actual entry deadline is August 4, 2007. Full details online at http://www.xyzzynews.com/introcomp/Cheers,Jacqueline
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