intfiction.org
Where interactive fiction authors argue about parser design, post works in progress and review each other with alarming thoroughness.
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How to get the most from it
intfiction.org sits in Text Adventures under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and cosy.
About this category: Interactive fiction, MUDs and choose-your-path stories. Some are forty years old and still better written than most things released this year.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
intfiction.org: quick answers
Is intfiction.org free?
Yes. intfiction.org is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use intfiction.org?
No. You can use intfiction.org without signing up for anything.
Does intfiction.org work on a phone?
Yes. intfiction.org works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is intfiction.org safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does intfiction.org take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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