Moonpearl 32 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone, So, my upcoming project is seriously ripening by now, and since it's technically an investigation game, I wish to test whether the courses I designed to solve it are not too obscure for players to see through them. Anyone can participate, the more the merrier - and it should take very little of your time, although I expect you to serioudly think about the problem I shall present you with, just like your final success after hours of play was at stake. The only drawback is that it will spoil the game's solution when you get to play it - however, since there are several routes, it's possible for me to spoil you only one of them, which leaves the others for you to explore as a blind player (I'm planning on about 5 routes so far). Also, since I wish to test all routes, participants wlll not necessarily be given the same spoilers. If you wish to participate, please complete this preliminary test first, and PM me your answers. I don't mind you discussing various issues in this topic, but please don't write any answers here, and keep information you get regarding the game to yourself. This preliminary test's purpose is to train you to give the proper type of answer the real game is going to ask from you. It substitutes for the time you should have spent playing at the point where the problem I shall test you with comes up. However, it does not necessarily reflect situations from the game itself. Each item describes a situation and something you are trying to achieve in this situation. You are given a prompt, to which you must respond with a keyword. A keyword is a single word or group of words referring to a single item (places, people, things, topics...). A keyword must not contain any details such as descriptions or relational specifications – i.e. If you mean « the book laying on the table », it is implied that in the current situation, « Book » will refer to that one. Examples of fitting keywords: Library LIbrarian Book Audio Book Literature Examples of non-fitting keywords: In Front of the Library Person In Charge Book About Science Book Topic 1 – You are chatting with a stranger and wish to know where they come from : Ask them about... 2 – You are chatting with a stranger and wish to know what they do with their life : Ask them about... 3 – You are new to a town and wish to get new weapons : Look for... 4 – You are wondering who has built the local church. You’re browsing books by topic : Look for... 5 – You are reading a newspaper and wish to know if there have been people dying recently : Look for... 6 – You are chatting with a shop owner and wish to know who is the girl standing in the shop. There’s just a man beside her. Ask them about... 7 – You are chatting with a woman and wish to know whether she is married. Ask her about... 8 – You are chatting with a woman and wish to know where she has bought her dress. Ask her about... Thank you for your time! Edited June 30, 2012 by Moonpearl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Bon 43 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 I don't think I could explain it better than you did, as far as what you want from people. But at the same time I had to read it twice, the second time out loud, and then it made perfect sense. I don't think people played text based games much, I however have and immediately knew where this idea game from, and related to my experiences playing old school, animated, but text based interaction video games. You're nuts man, in a good way, this is innovative excellence and a great shout out to the past. You should definitely be developing games instead of making parts for others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxkit 4 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 I would answer, but I have no idea on how to even start answering... I sucked at Zork and its descendents T-T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonpearl 32 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 I would answer, but I have no idea on how to even start answering... I sucked at Zork and its descendents T-T You can still give it a try. It doesn't matter if your answers are wrong, just give it your best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Bon 43 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 If anyone has ever seen family feud the TV game show, then pretend you are one of the 100 people survey before the show. Just answer the question the best you can with whatever word comes to mind first. Like a rorschach (ink blot) test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
