There will be a final sale of leftover items from the 50 Years of Text Games campaign on May 25th. Many of these items have been sold out for a while, so it's a good chance to grab them.
The sale includes special items like collector's editions, replica cassette tapes, and unique maps. Some items are limited in quantity, so they may sell out quickly.
If you're outside the U.S., be aware that extra shipping costs might apply due to customs. It's best to consider this before making a purchase.
Procedural text and tabletop roleplaying games can create rich stories by filling in the gaps between generated content. This lets players use their imagination to create unique narratives.
Games like Downcrawl encourage players to generate story elements in real-time during play, making the experience more dynamic and allowing for improvisation.
Solo tabletop roleplaying games, like Downcrawl 2E, are becoming popular as they allow players to explore fictional worlds alone, using tools that help craft richer stories just like in multiplayer games.
Merchandise such as posters, t-shirts, and maps for classic text games are now available for purchase on Redbubble.
A revised and expanded edition of Further Explorations, a companion to 50 Years of Text Games, will soon be released for standalone purchase, featuring extra material and content.
The newsletter platform Substack has faced controversy for allowing the publishing of objectionable content, prompting authors like Aaron A. Reed to consider switching platforms in the future.
Computers evolved quickly in their early years, with innovations being made and lost before becoming standardized.
Computer games with text came before those with graphics, highlighting the initial challenge of dealing with language.
Christopher Strachey, an early computer programmer, paved the way for text-based computer games and made significant contributions to the field of computer science.
The Gostak is an interactive fiction game with a unique language that challenges players to learn and understand unfamiliar words and syntax.
The game encourages players to experiment with verbs, build a dictionary, and interpret the meanings behind the unusual words to progress.
Despite the high difficulty level and mixed reviews, The Gostak offers a literary exploration experience that is both challenging and rewarding for those willing to engage with its unique gameplay.