[Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
Well, I haven't messed with IF games for some time, but I figured I would give them another go. I'm looking for something with a lot of depth, immersive, that kind of thing. The thing is that the really good ones, like Jigsaw, have needless difficulties. I think a game should be about solving puzzles, not looking for hidden exits and needing to search, examine, and look under every single item. Some of that is cool, but it's overdone in a lot of IF games--I'm not looking for a hide and find. Another great IF game, Worlds Apart, is a good example of this. From what I remember, every challenge had a point to it, and the depth of the game was breathtaking. It still ranks number 1 of all the IF games I've ever played. Beyond Zork would have had that position except that I had to go to a walkthrough to solve the bubbles puzzle, since I saw no corelation between the bubbles and where they were supposed to be used or how. Still though, it was definitely one of the best, with Jigsaw a close third, although i've had to consult the clues since almost its beginning. We can talk about other game platforms too, like TADS, but Inform is the one I'm mainly interested at the mo since i'm gaming on my iPhone. The reason I mention Tads here is because of my fourth fave, Once and Future, another game rich with puzzles and depth. So what are your thoughts? Also, how would you say that IF games have evolved since, say, 2000? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
[Audyssey] Alter Aeon help.
Hi I’m using the Nurdball.net soundpack with vip mud to play Alter Aeon, but I can’t get part 2 of the pack to enstall. I had the Winra extracter open it, but then it wouldn’t extract the files properly. Part 1 gave me the option to enstall to the correct folder, but part 2 didn’t, and now I can’t get it to work. Hope someone can help as I only have half the sounds working right now and the music is missing. Thanks in advance from Lori. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
I like curses what is worlds aparts? you should also try wumpus --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Audyssey babble report for June 2013
Well now I know why I have over 5,000 emails in this folder --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
Hi Ken, Well, I've never had a specific favorite interactive fiction game simply because I'll get interested in one, either get tired of it or complete it, and then move on to the next one I find. As a result I hardly play a game more than twice, and I suppose I should revisit some of the ones I've played in order to give a better review of them. I think the primary reason for that is there isn't enough randomization between games. Once I figure out the puzzles I can solve them regardless how many times I play the game so there is no thrill or challenge of discovery any more. So my general feeling on interactive fiction as a whole is it only has replay value until you solve it. Cheers! On 7/5/13, Ken The PionEar kenwdow...@me.com wrote: Well, I haven't messed with IF games for some time, but I figured I would give them another go. I'm looking for something with a lot of depth, immersive, that kind of thing. The thing is that the really good ones, like Jigsaw, have needless difficulties. I think a game should be about solving puzzles, not looking for hidden exits and needing to search, examine, and look under every single item. Some of that is cool, but it's overdone in a lot of IF games--I'm not looking for a hide and find. Another great IF game, Worlds Apart, is a good example of this. From what I remember, every challenge had a point to it, and the depth of the game was breathtaking. It still ranks number 1 of all the IF games I've ever played. Beyond Zork would have had that position except that I had to go to a walkthrough to solve the bubbles puzzle, since I saw no corelation between the bubbles and where they were supposed to be used or how. Still though, it was definitely one of the best, with Jigsaw a close third, although i've had to consult the clues since almost its beginning. We can talk about other game platforms too, like TADS, but Inform is the one I'm mainly interested at the mo since i'm gaming on my iPhone. The reason I mention Tads here is because of my fourth fave, Once and Future, another game rich with puzzles and depth. So what are your thoughts? Also, how would you say that IF games have evolved since, say, 2000? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
what is a good interpreter for windows 8 On 7/5/13, Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ken, Well, I've never had a specific favorite interactive fiction game simply because I'll get interested in one, either get tired of it or complete it, and then move on to the next one I find. As a result I hardly play a game more than twice, and I suppose I should revisit some of the ones I've played in order to give a better review of them. I think the primary reason for that is there isn't enough randomization between games. Once I figure out the puzzles I can solve them regardless how many times I play the game so there is no thrill or challenge of discovery any more. So my general feeling on interactive fiction as a whole is it only has replay value until you solve it. Cheers! On 7/5/13, Ken The PionEar kenwdow...@me.com wrote: Well, I haven't messed with IF games for some time, but I figured I would give them another go. I'm looking for something with a lot of depth, immersive, that kind of thing. The thing is that the really good ones, like Jigsaw, have needless difficulties. I think a game should be about solving puzzles, not looking for hidden exits and needing to search, examine, and look under every single item. Some of that is cool, but it's overdone in a lot of IF games--I'm not looking for a hide and find. Another great IF game, Worlds Apart, is a good example of this. From what I remember, every challenge had a point to it, and the depth of the game was breathtaking. It still ranks number 1 of all the IF games I've ever played. Beyond Zork would have had that position except that I had to go to a walkthrough to solve the bubbles puzzle, since I saw no corelation between the bubbles and where they were supposed to be used or how. Still though, it was definitely one of the best, with Jigsaw a close third, although i've had to consult the clues since almost its beginning. We can talk about other game platforms too, like TADS, but Inform is the one I'm mainly interested at the mo since i'm gaming on my iPhone. The reason I mention Tads here is because of my fourth fave, Once and Future, another game rich with puzzles and depth. So what are your thoughts? Also, how would you say that IF games have evolved since, say, 2000? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
Hi Lenron, Well, for Inform based games I'd say Winfrotz. You can turn on Sapi support in Winfrotz to have all the screens read by your favorite Sapi voice. :D Cheers! On 7/5/13, lenron brown lenro...@gmail.com wrote: what is a good interpreter for windows 8 --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
where can i find this thanks On 7/5/13, Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Lenron, Well, for Inform based games I'd say Winfrotz. You can turn on Sapi support in Winfrotz to have all the screens read by your favorite Sapi voice. :D Cheers! On 7/5/13, lenron brown lenro...@gmail.com wrote: what is a good interpreter for windows 8 --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
Hi Lenron, All games, interpreters, walkthroughs, guides, etc can be found on the interactive fiction Archive site http://www.ifarchive.org under their respective sections. Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game?
Hi Tom, I guess I should have asked it this way. When you look back on all the games you've played, which are the most memorable? Which might you, had you the means, forget all about so that you could play it afresh? If you can't think of any, maybe the IF games aren't as good as they could be... Check out my games at www.ThePionEar.net and my music, and that of my band, at www.ThePionEar.net/BlindLabyrinth.html . If you want to reach me, you can call 419-744-0517, friend me on Facebook, (KenWDowney,) or write me at kenwdow...@me.com . Crazy Ken - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Thoughts and questions about IF gaming: What's your favorite Inform game? Hi Ken, Well, I've never had a specific favorite interactive fiction game simply because I'll get interested in one, either get tired of it or complete it, and then move on to the next one I find. As a result I hardly play a game more than twice, and I suppose I should revisit some of the ones I've played in order to give a better review of them. I think the primary reason for that is there isn't enough randomization between games. Once I figure out the puzzles I can solve them regardless how many times I play the game so there is no thrill or challenge of discovery any more. So my general feeling on interactive fiction as a whole is it only has replay value until you solve it. Cheers! On 7/5/13, Ken The PionEar kenwdow...@me.com wrote: Well, I haven't messed with IF games for some time, but I figured I would give them another go. I'm looking for something with a lot of depth, immersive, that kind of thing. The thing is that the really good ones, like Jigsaw, have needless difficulties. I think a game should be about solving puzzles, not looking for hidden exits and needing to search, examine, and look under every single item. Some of that is cool, but it's overdone in a lot of IF games--I'm not looking for a hide and find. Another great IF game, Worlds Apart, is a good example of this. From what I remember, every challenge had a point to it, and the depth of the game was breathtaking. It still ranks number 1 of all the IF games I've ever played. Beyond Zork would have had that position except that I had to go to a walkthrough to solve the bubbles puzzle, since I saw no corelation between the bubbles and where they were supposed to be used or how. Still though, it was definitely one of the best, with Jigsaw a close third, although i've had to consult the clues since almost its beginning. We can talk about other game platforms too, like TADS, but Inform is the one I'm mainly interested at the mo since i'm gaming on my iPhone. The reason I mention Tads here is because of my fourth fave, Once and Future, another game rich with puzzles and depth. So what are your thoughts? Also, how would you say that IF games have evolved since, say, 2000? --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
