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SCORE: 0 CLASSIC TEXT ADVENTURE JAM 9:00AM
You see a dusty old computer in front of you. You think back fondly to your childhood. Your mind recalls adventure, challenges, puzzles and strange new worlds. It's been a long time old friend.
> TURN ON COMPUTER
The computer boots up, you clean the dust off the screen and see that its inviting you to join a new game jam.
> SHOW ITEMS
===== The items to include in your game are: ===== lab expression investment variety lake personality society math worker salad
> CHECK JAM RULES
The screen starts showing the rules, line by line: ==== JAM RULES ==== * Games must only use text, do not spend time making assets for this particular jam! * Games with or without puzzles, with or without inventory, with or without player death are all eligible. * Games can be on any theme you like BUT: * Use the modifiers either in puzzles or the story as best as you can. * You can use any game engine, framework or platform that you like, however a web playable version will be the most accessible to other jammers. * Make a game you can show your mother - if your mother is particularly freaky then consider a NSFW warning. * Only make the game during the jam, work you have completed earlier is NOT eligible for this jam. * All submitters and contributors can vote during the voting period. * No changes to submissions during the voting period.
> WHAT AM I SCORED ON?
You are scored on the following: * Gameplay - Is the game interesting? * Story - Is the plot engaging? * World - Is the setting compelling? * Humour - Is the game entertaining? * Use of items - Are the items used effectively?
> WHERE DO I GET HELP?
Some suggestions: * Watch Get Lamp. * Play some classic games. * Play some modern interactive fiction. * Look at Inform, Twine, Quest, Inklewriter or get creative with a more general game engine. * Ask questions in this jam community! * Join the Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/Pkd7UpJ6yn" target="_blank">Click Here</a>
> JOIN JAM
Good choice. You score goes up by 35 POINTS!
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