We are looking for content on our site (MyAdventureGame.com) and
figured, who better than the talented writers and researches at GA to
help us with this task! MyAdventureGame.com is the source for playing,
creating, and sharing "choose-your-own-adventure"-style games. For
more information on the web-site, please read the Frequently Asked
Questions.
Answering this question should be fun and challenging. Before you
begin, please make sure that you are up for the task ... this question
certainly is not for everyone. If making a game on our website sounds
is something you WOULDN'T do in your spare time, then this question
may NOT be for you.
The Question:
Go to our website (http://MyAdventureGame.com), create an account (or
use your existing account), and make a science fiction game.
The game needs to deal with artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, or
time/dimensional traveling. This game also must have at least 35 pages
with at least 10 different pictures spread throughout the game. These
pictures should have some relevance to the page they are on and can be
photographs, illustrations, or animated GIFs -- whatever you deem
appropriate. Remember, the system allows only one picture per page. Also,
more pictures add to the game, and good games get great tips!
Most good games have most pages with 100-150 words, but that’s just a
rule of thumb. Pages too short don't get the player in the story,
pages too long remove interactivity. This game must feel interactive.
Your story will obviously be a work of fiction, but the science in it should
have as many cool and intellectual aspects as possible. Unfortunately, we
don't have any games in this category to give as examples. We'd really like
to see better science fiction like HG Wells, Gattica, Stargate, etc., and
prefer not to see stuff like My Teacher is an Alien, Killer Clowns from
Outer Space, Mars Attacks, etc.
Unfortunately, there very limited, if any, instructions available. We
have, however, tried to make the game editor as easy to use as
possible. Assuming you have an up-to-date internet browser (IE4+,
NS4+), there will be Pop-Up help on many of the buttons on the
website. If you have any specific questions about it, we would be
more than happy to answer them for you.
**** IMPORTANT GAME TIP ****
Also note, it is important to have a good idea of the Start and End of
your game before creating it on the website. Planning before hand
will not only save time but will create a much better end product.
You will thank yourself later if you do this.
We apologize for the novella of a question here, but we wanted to make
things clear. Please do not hesitate to ask for clarification or to
email. We can be reached by emailing info(at)MyAdventureGame.com.
We really look forward to experiencing your game!!!
Don't forget, the game will be eligible for the $100 contest (see the
website) and we tip (fairly well) for a job well done.
Again thanks in advance. |
