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New game or new story?
2011-04-15, 2:00 PM #1
Hello Massassi!

So I'm tinkering around with a new idea which will be called The Red Thread, which I'm deciding between making it a new forum game or a new interactive story. The concept behind it will be fairly similar to Cube and The Long Walk. The premise: characters/players are thrown into a strange, enigmatic corridor-prison ("the red thread") where their only bleak hope is to traverse down it in hopes of finding a way out. If it becomes a story, the premise will likely hinge more on the psychological conflicts to arise, and if it becomes a game, the premise will likely hinge more on some experience of stamina. Either way, I'm likely to reward participants with artwork of the character they write or play. Of course, there's no reason having it as a game can't unofficially include narrative flair or having it as a story can't be guided with clear, short term goals more familiar in a game.

As it is, I don't know which one, story or game, would be better for this concept. I'm turning to you, Massassi, to help me decide which sounds more enjoyable for you. Please vote on the poll and post your reasons why in this thread. Thank you!

(I voted "other" because I'm looking for help in deciding.)
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2011-04-15, 4:56 PM #2
Ten Word Story with each consecutive story getting shorter by a word
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2011-04-15, 5:01 PM #3
New Crazy Story!

Geb: Have you ever considered writing an old-school text adventure?
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2011-04-15, 5:32 PM #4
Originally posted by genk:
Ten Word Story with each consecutive story getting shorter by a word

You should totally start that, genk. Your six word thread is relatively popular!
Originally posted by Tracer:
New Crazy Story!

Geb: Have you ever considered writing an old-school text adventure?

I'm pretty sure that title has already been taken. ;) As for writing an old school text adventure, surprisingly, I have not. If I did, though, I feel I would need to think of 1) a unique game mechanic to add and 2) a story that takes the most advantage of that type of gameplay style. The first would likely require me to know more programming (read: just about any) than I'd be able to handle, and the second would be a tricky thing to figure out. It's not to say it's out of the question -- far from it -- but it's not likely something I'll actively pursue anytime soon.
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2011-04-15, 6:47 PM #5
I prefer to play the most dangerous game.
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2011-04-15, 6:55 PM #6
Russian Roulette
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2011-04-17, 12:15 AM #7
Well, unless I get a bunch of people posting for a game, or knowing what the people who voted 'other' were considering, looks like I'll be making this one an interactive story, though from the looks of it, it probably won't go far. Bummer.
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2011-04-18, 10:18 AM #8
I voted Other as I'd rather read an original SF short story by you, proof-read and everything. :)
幻術
2011-04-18, 11:50 AM #9
I voted other. Personally, I don't see too much how it might work out as a game. The concept seems... idk... a bit too ahead of the curve for a discussion thread game. I'ld rather get the 'clue' like one with time travel tried first before this one would go.

As for what I see it as... either a interactive story or just a regular short story.
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2011-04-19, 9:58 AM #10
Just wish to let those who are interested to know that I've started it as a new interactive story, which will be linked in my signature. Go nuts!
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