Interactive Fiction Study Course
An online, self-paced course exploring notable works of interactive fiction. The goal is not to just consume classics but to take them apart to build up your own craft repertoire.
Current Exercise
Interactive fiction as a series of character choices, rather than plot points.
Previous Exercises
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Straitjackets for comedy
Constraining interactions for comedy. -
Plunging into "Detritus"
Player onboarding and difficulty management. -
The Slow Play Method
How to play a game to examine its craft.