#interactive storytelling

[edgebug]

"You're telling me I have HEADLIGHTS?"

"Your eye lights, whatever! Just turn them on!"

You're getting a little pissed now. "How am I supposed to to turn on my eye lights?!"

The second you say 'eye lights,' there's a click and then a blinding flash. You hiss and hold your hands up as if to shield your eyes but it doesn't help much and then--

--the light gets dimmer and your vision adjusts.

Oh.

[greekmythcomix]

Fry’s Odyssey comes out tomorrow!!

Am I excited? YES

Am I also dying a little inside because the Odyssey retelling I’ve been working on for five years just got shelved after 6 mts by the huge publisher who wanted to turn it into a kids series?* OH YES

But still excited? YESSS!

*So, this.

I truly am a bit gutted on the whole, the almost-realisation of the dream I’ve had since I was a kid. But concerns I had from the start over the target age vs the source material turned out to be right.

C’est la vie. And back to all 150k words of my original version 😈

[martysmusic]

I think it’s safe to say that Norman Rockwell loved Halloween!

[victimeyez]

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[fogaminghub]

https://www.fogaminghub.com/post/explore-dead-by-daylight-s-dominus-tome-a-gothic-horror-experience

🌑✨ Horror enthusiasts, rejoice! ✨🌑  

The latest Dead by Daylight update, Tome 21: Dominus, is here, bringing an epic blend of gothic horror and Castlevania legends! Uncover striking outfits, delve into rich stories, and face off against terrifying challenges. Are you ready to explore the shadows? 👻💔  

[kathrinesadventures]

Sneak peak on John! The new character! (MC's name is Angela)

[captaingimpy]

Comparative Analysis: The Design and Impact of "Oregon Trail" and "Papers, Please"

Introduction In the world of video games, few titles manage to transcend the boundaries of entertainment to offer profound insights into the human condition and historical contexts. “Oregon Trail” and “Papers, Please” are two games that do just that, using the medium to educate and provoke thought through the lens of resource management and ethical decision-making. This essay explores the…

[pureimagineering]

“I don’t know if you believe my story. You’re the first one I’ve told it to… how & what & when! But now I think I’ve gone on too long.

"I would like to ask one thing of you. Don’t write about me in any of your books. And if you do? Don’t mention my name.”

-- Tevye’s parting words to author Sholem Aleichem, from Tevye the Dairyman

[legionofmyth]

Aliens Unlimited: Introduction

Embark on an epic journey with our intro to Aliens Unlimited by Palladium Books! Discover a universe of heroes & villains. #AliensUnlimited #SuperheroRPG #TabletopGaming

Aliens Unlimited Heroes Unlimited 2E Embark on a thrilling adventure with our introduction to Aliens Unlimited by Palladium Books, Inc. This video will guide you through the game’s universe, where humans and aliens coexist in a complex galaxy of conflict and camaraderie. Learn about the innovative character creation system, the dynamic powers, and the rich lore that makes Aliens Unlimited a…

[nicholasandriani]

A Journey Through 2023: Stories, Games, and Adventures

Can I be honest with you? Then again, you’re here for a reason my confidant. Certainly we can be truthful with one another. I mean that’s why we’re compelled to tell our stories. Whether fictionalized or not we’re displaying and sharing ourninternal struggles through whatever medium they require, The Bad News (full disclosure: this sucks. skip to “Good News” if you’re not in the mood) 2023 hit…

[risingdragonblade]

I wonder what the next step forward for big, interactive storytelling in games will be. We’ve seen stuff like the “play as anyone” system in Watch_Dogs: Legion, the Nemesis System in the Shadow Of games, and in the indie sphere Wildermyth does a lot with very little in terms of giving your team of blorbos pesonalities and letting your decisions in random events feel natural. 

Obviously we’re light years away from AI DMs that will let you do Literally Anything and react accordingly, but I wonder what the next couple of steps for games like that will be?

[edgebug]

E-VOlution: a poll-based interactive fiction

part 1 here!

part 2 here!

The words come to you instantly. You couldn't care less about gender, it just doesn't seem to apply to you. "You can call me whatever you want, handsome."

You also make an incredible attempt at a wink. Your eyeballs are cameras, but you close the aperture on one of them.

Your friend is taken aback for a second and then he laughs hard. "Was that--are you winking at me? Nevermind, um, you--you get to ask questions now. I know you've got a lot of them. I would too, in your situation. What do you wanna know first?"

[dal23journal-blog]

Discover the Circus of Forgotten Dreams

“✨ Step right up, wanderers! A circus like no other unfolds. Where algorithms dance, lions roar with lost messages, and glitches set you free. Welcome to the Circus of Forgotten Dreams—where anything is possible.”

“✨ Step right up, wanderers! A circus like no other unfolds. Where algorithms dance, lions roar with lost messages, and glitches set you free. Welcome to the Circus of Forgotten Dreams—where anything is possible.” In the shadows of the digital world, there exists a realm unlike any other. It’s a space where lost messages, forgotten dreams, and wild glitches converge—a place that lives in the…

[trendynewsnow]

The Resurgence of Horror in Video Games

We are currently witnessing a remarkable renaissance in the realm of horror video games. Blumhouse Productions, renowned for its cinematic hits like “Paranormal Activity” and “The Purge,” has ventured into the gaming industry by launching its own gaming label. This move has sparked a wave of creativity, prompting independent developers to draw inspiration from the nostalgic low-fidelity…

[martysmusic]

Bela Lugosi, Dracula behind the scenes, 1931.

[fogaminghub]

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