This
week readings inspired me to search for a writing tool that is free to use
following the idea of open-source software. I found a lovely tool that would be
of use for anyone who needs to keep track on how story goes when writing
something. If you are one of those people, check out Twine.
Twine
is an easy-to-use tool that allows users to publish directly to HTML with no
coding involved. The tool is widely used for story structuring. Also, Twine is popular
among the game designers who develop interactive web-based games due its
simplicity and ability to adjust to the specific needs of the user (e.g., you
can insert conditional logic, images, or JavaScript into text).
As
with any popular Web 2.0 tool, there exist Twine community that provides
newbies with advice and support.
Here is the link to the game made with Twine - Escape from the Man-Sized Cabinet, - and the picture below shows the title page of this game.
Hey Varby,
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you brought up Twine. It's an interesting tool that makes game design more accessible, which is a theme we see over and over again in the Web 2.0 world. Twine is also a great prototyping tool. I used it when I was an undergraduate working on my senior project. We were making a game for people who are visually impaired and prototyped in Twine to get the game running so we could test it (my job). However, after I graduated, the rest of the team ported it to Unity to official release it. You kind find more info here: http://foralltoplay.com/index.php (Shameless self-promotion).
Some other Twine Games:
One of my favorite Twine games is The Message (http://ludonaut.de/the-message/).
Depression Quest is interesting, though I haven't completed it (http://www.depressionquest.com/).
The Uncle Who Works for Nintendo is pretty scary for a Twine game (http://jayisgames.com/games/the-uncle/)
Hi Greg,
DeleteI knew you would comment on this :)
Thanks for the games’ links. I will try them all!
:) Just so you know, The Message is fairly quick, whereas the other two are a bit of a time investment. Oh, and be sure to play the suggested music with The Message.
DeleteGot it! Thanks :)
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