Comments on: Updates on the Pursuit of Interactive Story http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/ A group blog about computer narrative, games, poetry, and art. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:44:40 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ImmersiveStory.org is live http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-359772 ImmersiveStory.org is live Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:25:38 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-359772 [...] immersive story. It’s closely related to Interactive story, something that people have been working on for years. Interactive story has more strigent requirements than immersive story, but that doesn’t make [...] [...] immersive story. It’s closely related to Interactive story, something that people have been working on for years. Interactive story has more strigent requirements than immersive story, but that doesn’t make [...]

]]> By: How come interactive story is always left out? | Failed Screenwriter http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-297676 How come interactive story is always left out? | Failed Screenwriter Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:10:35 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-297676 [...] Crawford with Storytron, the Grand Text Auto crew with Facade, Javier Maldonado with MASQ, and more. There are even books on the subject - Chris Crawford on Interactive Storytelling, Interactive [...] [...] Crawford with Storytron, the Grand Text Auto crew with Facade, Javier Maldonado with MASQ, and more. There are even books on the subject – Chris Crawford on Interactive Storytelling, Interactive [...]

]]> By: crimeface http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-269442 crimeface Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:40:06 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-269442 ...and indeed Crimeface won jury and audience award in the Webby's. …and indeed Crimeface won jury and audience award in the Webby’s.

]]> By: andrew http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-235815 andrew Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:05:48 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-235815 <a href="http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?media_id=97&season=12#film_experimental" rel="nofollow">Crimeface is nominated for a Webby Award</a>. Crimeface is nominated for a Webby Award.

]]> By: andrew http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-225917 andrew Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:29:00 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-225917 Here's a new group: <a href="http://riteworks.com/protagonist/" rel="nofollow">Riteworks</a>. Here’s a new group: Riteworks.

]]> By: Grand Text Auto » Link Madness, Part 2: Down to Earth http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-224610 Grand Text Auto » Link Madness, Part 2: Down to Earth Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:33:12 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-224610 [...] the topic of interactive story: the arcade-rollout of Cecropia’s The Act has been cancelled. Let’s hope it sees the light of day in some other form or fashion. [...] [...] the topic of interactive story: the arcade-rollout of Cecropia’s The Act has been cancelled. Let’s hope it sees the light of day in some other form or fashion. [...]

]]> By: andrew http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-161919 andrew Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:32:07 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-161919 It appears that development of Playdreamer is <a href="http://gamesareart.com/2007/12/15/an-update-about-playdreamer/" rel="nofollow">indefinitely on hold</a>. Too bad, it was one of the more promising looking systems on this list... It appears that development of Playdreamer is indefinitely on hold. Too bad, it was one of the more promising looking systems on this list…

]]> By: “This little demo has more humor and personality than most full-sized video games.” « Change Agent http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-153421 “This little demo has more humor and personality than most full-sized video games.” « Change Agent Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:46:42 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-153421 [...] little demo has more humor and personality than most full-sized video games.” A site focusing on the area of Interactive Video used these words to describe the first product from [...] [...] little demo has more humor and personality than most full-sized video games.” A site focusing on the area of Interactive Video used these words to describe the first product from [...]

]]> By: Grand Text Auto » GTxA Symposium: Future Directions http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-134448 Grand Text Auto » GTxA Symposium: Future Directions Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:35:20 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-134448 [...] rd past. There are a million ways to skin this virtual cat, and many have been tried, and continue to be tried. There are many interesting approaches, of [...] [...] rd past. There are a million ways to skin this virtual cat, and many have been tried, and continue to be tried. There are many interesting approaches, of [...]

]]> By: Grand Text Auto » SuperEgo Games http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-134273 Grand Text Auto » SuperEgo Games Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:36:51 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-134273 [...] e’ that lab monkey. Read more on SuperEgo’s philosophy page. Add this to the list of new interactive story projects to keep track of! (via G [...] [...] e’ that lab monkey. Read more on SuperEgo’s philosophy page. Add this to the list of new interactive story projects to keep track of! (via G [...]

]]> By: Patrick Redding http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-133471 Patrick Redding Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:11:02 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-133471 Great list, Andrew. I've already pointed a bunch of Ubi design folks to this as a ready-made syllabus. (and thanks for the link too!) Great list, Andrew. I’ve already pointed a bunch of Ubi design folks to this as a ready-made syllabus.

(and thanks for the link too!)

]]> By: Justin Gibbs http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-133430 Justin Gibbs Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:56:02 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-133430 Andrew, thanks for compiling this list and including TapBot. The list should become a good jumping off point for further development in interactive story. Andrew, thanks for compiling this list and including TapBot. The list should become a good jumping off point for further development in interactive story.

]]> By: Rubes http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-133281 Rubes Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:40:21 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-133281 Thanks, Andrew. Definitely check out Mike Rozak's project, too -- it looks like a really interesting approach. Thanks, Andrew. Definitely check out Mike Rozak’s project, too — it looks like a really interesting approach.

]]> By: Once more into the… « Kooneiform http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-132719 Once more into the… « Kooneiform Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:20:39 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-132719 [...] ar. A little bit of a let-down that TADS 3 is sorely under represented. GTA recently had a round-up post for interactive storytelling, and it was in [...] [...] ar. A little bit of a let-down that TADS 3 is sorely under represented. GTA recently had a round-up post for interactive storytelling, and it was in [...]

]]> By: noah http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-132581 noah Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:54:17 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-132581 <a href="http://minorstudios.com/journal/" rel="nofollow">Minor Studios</a> is another group (described as an "interactive storytelling and design company") that might fit in with this list, and they have a good-looking blog. (Thanks to Eric Pan for the tip.) Minor Studios is another group (described as an “interactive storytelling and design company”) that might fit in with this list, and they have a good-looking blog. (Thanks to Eric Pan for the tip.)

]]> By: The Plush Apocalypse » Blog Archive » It’s like the world is saying, “Borut, sit at home and play video games” http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-132478 The Plush Apocalypse » Blog Archive » It’s like the world is saying, “Borut, sit at home and play video games” Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:55:00 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-132478 [...] The world does not want me to leave the goddamn apartment. Thankfully, Andrew has provided some morning reading material. Lots of good stuff, but wh [...] [...] The world does not want me to leave the goddamn apartment. Thankfully, Andrew has provided some morning reading material. Lots of good stuff, but wh [...]

]]> By: Mike Rozak http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-132169 Mike Rozak Sun, 30 Sep 2007 06:37:44 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-132169 If you're going to mention Vespers 3D, then I'll plug my own project, www.CircumReality.com . If you’re going to mention Vespers 3D, then I’ll plug my own project, http://www.CircumReality.com .

]]> By: Patrick http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-131727 Patrick Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:49:57 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-131727 Storytron's in Beta actually, not Alpha. I'm making something with it as well, but its a "serious game" rather than an ambitious narrative thing. Do have some plans though... Storytron’s in Beta actually, not Alpha. I’m making something with it as well, but its a “serious game” rather than an ambitious narrative thing. Do have some plans though…

]]> By: andrew http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-131725 andrew Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:28:30 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-131725 Hi Mike, I just made a correction in the post, and added an additional better link to your work. Hi Mike, I just made a correction in the post, and added an additional better link to your work.

]]> By: Rubes http://grandtextauto.org/2007/09/29/updates-on-the-pursuit-of-interactive-story/comment-page-1/#comment-131716 Rubes Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:29:29 +0000 http://grandtextauto.org/?p=1594#comment-131716 Thanks for mentioning Vespers3D, Andrew. By the way, never heard of "Defending the Galaxy" -- I'll have to check it out! Must be yet another guy pretending to be me. Thanks for mentioning Vespers3D, Andrew. By the way, never heard of “Defending the Galaxy” — I’ll have to check it out! Must be yet another guy pretending to be me.

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