I'm really quite happy with this. Characters now respond to "ask X about themselves" etc., but will distinguish between "himself" and "herself." It's a small detail, but I think it helps conversation feel more natural and avoids situations where a straightforward "ask" command with an existing response simply generates "There is no reply."
#IFComp #IFComp2025 #Inform #Inform7 #WhoWhackedJimmyPiñata?

We're just a few weeks away from the release of this year's amazing batch of games... Are you excited for them as much as we are?
While we must wait just a bit longer, our Colossal Fund is officially live! Come help contribute to the cash prizes of this year's comp?

https://blog.ifcomp.org/post/792165104576774144/the-2025-colossal-fundraiser-has-begun

Today is the last day to register an intent to submit!
Until Midnight Eastern Time!

See you on: https://ifcomp.org/ !!

The Creative Process #37 - The Burn-Down

https://the-creative-process.ghost.io/the-creative-process-37-the-burn-down/

And we're officially kicking off the 2025 Edition of the IFComp!

From now until August 1st, you can submit your authorial intent!

Come show off the best of your best!

https://blog.ifcomp.org/post/788067590629146624/
#interactivefiction #gamedev #indiedev #ifcomp #ifcomp2025 #interactivefictioncompetition

Calling all artists on Mastodon!
The IFComp is seeking an artists for our 2025 logo!

Check this post for more info!

https://blog.ifcomp.org/post/785511692459294720/ifcomp-seeking-an-artist-for-the-2025-logo

More belated updates to my personal/professional website, now updating the interactive fiction section, to add my 2024 IFComp game, and mention - but not give the title yet - my next game due for release, which will also target IFComp, hopefully later this year. https://vivdunstan.co.uk/interactive-fiction/ #interactiveFiction #game #GameDev #IndieGame #IFComp #IFComp2025