Andrew Plotkin @zarfeblong

Hacker. He/him.

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Joined September 2008
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NarraScope @narrascope
Jan 15
We're sorry to announce that there won't be a NarraScope conference this year. (Online or in-person.) narrascope.org/2021/01/no-20… We hope to see you in 2022! Maybe even in person...

No NarraScope 2021

We're sorry to announce that there won't be a NarraScope conference this year. (Online or in-person.) You might already have guessed, since we haven't posted a call for talks. Usually we have that up...

narrascope.org
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The context here is that IFComp is *super-popular*, but there's definitely room for a smaller compo/jam for parser IF specifically. (Zork-style rather than Twine-style.) We had one a few years ago; it was fun. Time for another?
Banana Retro @HappyMacXL
Jan 14
ParserComp .... Possibly ... Just taking a temperature check on the level of interest, head over to IntFiction and let me know please! Thanks. intfiction.org/t/parsercomp-…
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The first ParserComp is described here: ifwiki.org/index.php/ParserC…
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Nick Montfort @nickmofo
Jan 14
The deadline for submissions to Taper 6: A Throw of the Dice has been extended to February 7, please send in your tiny computational poems taper.badquar.to/5/about.htm…
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Spring Thing @SpringThingFest
Jan 13
Spring Thing could use some more prize submissions for this year's festival. Want to encourage interactive fiction authors and give something back for all the hard work they put into their stories? Consider donating a prize this year! springthing.net/2021/prizes.…

The 2021 Spring Thing Festival of Interactive Fiction

Spring Thing is an annual online festival celebrating new interactive fiction from all kinds of people.

springthing.net
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Jacɋ ☕ @isquiesque
Jan 12
The 2021 French Interactive Fiction Competition is happening! Ten games. Votes due February 22. Games and more info at fiction-interactive.fr/conco…

Concours 2021

fiction-interactive.fr
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Robb Sherwin @icecreamjonsey
Jan 12
A computer has frustrated me every day of my life since I was 12, but getting told "You haven't played enough Q*bert" by Steam when there's one in my garage that I've moved four times is a new one. #Qbert
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IFTF plans a new board and steering council ift.tt/2XvH00z

IFTF plans a new board and steering council

The organization plans to expand both the size and diversity of its board, as well as recognize a new steering council for day-to-day leadership.

blog.iftechfoundation.org
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Problem: bunch of kale in the fridge that needs to be used before it goes completely limp. Solution: start by caramelizing two red onions for 90 minutes. After that, there is no problem.
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Me, putting leftover guacamole on my leftover garlic naan: look, I’ve read Leviticus and it’s not *specifically* mentioned
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Comments on some recent narrative games -- non-traditional takes on Lovecraft. blog.zarfhome.com/2021/01/fo…
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You know that "Wellerman" folk song tiktok that's going around? Here's the original liner notes. Smithsonian archives for the win. folkways-media.si.edu/liner_…
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Especial win for the fact that I pulled a 1990 CD off my shelf, looked at the insert, read "Send $2.00 to Smithsonian Folkways for the full liner notes!", and it turns out that they scanned the lot and put them online.
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My representative is correct. @SpeakerPelosi @SenWarren @SenMarkey
Ayanna Pressley
 @AyannaPressley
Jan 6
Donald J. Trump should immediately be impeached by the House of Representatives & removed from office by the United States Senate as soon as Congress reconvenes. This is dangerous & unacceptable.
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inkle @inkleStudios
Jan 6
HEAVEN'S VAULT will open on Switch on 28th January! Wishlist now: nintendo.com/games/detail/he… ⭐️ Winner @igfnews, finalist @BAFTAGames, @GoldenJoysticks Translate a lost language. Uncover a forgotten past.
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Susan Collins should declare independent anyway.
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Jason Scott @textfiles
Jan 5
If you rip the packaging APART, which NOBODY WILL DO
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Sam Kabo Ashwell 🎸 @tsawac
Jan 4
Replying to @XYZZYawards
We're also, looking forwards to 2021, aiming to do an experimental 'zeroth round' - letting people nominate eligible games throughout the year. Not all the details are nailed down yet, but see xyzzyawards.org/?p=548 .
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The XYZZY Awards @XYZZYawards
Jan 4
We're ramping up to awards season! If there's a work of interactive fiction you'd like to see eligible for the 2020 XYZZY Awards, please make sure it's got an IFDB entry by January 15th. ifdb.tads.org/
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