![]() ![]() You will primarily be working with the “Source” tab, where you will compose the source code for your story, which will be hidden from your reader. Use the tabs on right side of each pane to access other materials. When you first open the program, you will see two panes to work with. Operating the softwareīegin by downloading the latest version of Inform 7. ![]() ![]() To gain a more advanced understanding of Inform, consult Writing with Inform (a thorough walkthrough of Inform’s features) or The Inform Recipe Book (a collection of example source code and advice on advanced implementations). Inform 7 has a rich set of features that go far beyond what will be covered in this beginner’s guide. IF works may have multiple “endings.” Other works of IF may offer no conclusive ending at all. Moving through the narrative of an IF work requires active participation and investigation by the reader (sometimes called the interactor). The compiler takes source code provided by the author and verifies whether the verbs and objects relate to each other in valid ways. The interpreter provides descriptions to the reader and accepts a limited range of commands such as: “go north”, “take mug”, “examine orange”, “open chest”. Works in this genre typically feature an interpreter and a compiler. Inform 7 is a free, open-source tool for creating text-based interactive fiction (IF). Learn more about electronic literature at UC Berkeley. This resource guide is part of the electronic literature critical making series, which discusses creative tools for authoring electronic literature. ![]()
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