Game-Making Resources

So you want to write interactive fiction?

Writing interactive fiction is like nothing else. It allows you to really explore the limits of writing, programming, and the very reaches to which storytelling can go. Feel free to peruse; hopefully thee resources will aid you in the successful creation of an interactive fiction piece.

Stage 1: Planning

choose-your-own-adventure vs text adventure -- the differences between various types of interactive fiction

mapping your game -- tips on the technicalities behind game planning

characterization in the cyoa world -- some notes on protagonists in interactive fiction

Stage 2: Creating

list of cyoa programs (plus pros and cons) -- the nuts and bolts behind game creation

list of text adventure programs -- programs for all your parser-based needs

tutorial sites -- useful tutorials on various programs

Stage 3: Troubleshooting

list of troubleshooting sites -- when the nuts and bolts appear to be falling off

Stage 4: Publishing

contests -- places to publish your work for the world to see

Etc.

IFDB -- a database with a huge list of interactive fiction games, reviews, and a way to upload your own interactive fiction games.