People's Republic of Interactive Fiction

  • Day Two: Done. Day Three: Underway

    The People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction has opened its hospitality suite for its third and, regrettably, final day. We are hosting one more event: Nick Montfort will present his experimental narration-centric IF development system, Curveship, at 1:30pm. At 3pm we will start deconstructing the suite (actually, we will be throwing it back together lest the…

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  • Day One: Complete. Day Two: To Commence

    We finished up our first day here at PAX East, but our second day will be starting up in a few hours. You will find us from noon to midnight in the Alcott conference room in the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. Highlights incude: Speed-IF launch (1:00-1:45 pm) Panel: “Setting as character in narrative games” (2:00-3:00…

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  • It Begins Tonight: The Second Annual IF Mini-Con

    Join the People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction tonight as we kick off our second annual Interactive Fiction mini-convention for PAX East. Over two dozen IF enthusiasts will be reuniting at the Tavern in the Square this evening at 7pm for dinner, drinks, good conversation, and just plain-old-having-fun. There are still a few seats left (only…

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  • Welcome to the New

    As you can see, we’ve updated the Republic to a shiny new theme. (And new content management system — WordPress, just like in town.) It’s got an RSS feed, a pocket calendar (over there on the right), a lantern, and practically everything else you might want. Oh, and you can comment on entries now. But…

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  • Next Meeting: Feb 22

    We’re meeting on Tuesday, February 22, at 6:30 pm in Nick Montfort’s office at MIT (14N-233). Everyone and anyone is welcome to attend.

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  • People’s Republic At PAX East 2011

    The People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction proudly announces its second annual mini-convention at PAX East 2011 from March 11-13. We welcome all IF enthusiasts to spend some time (or the entire weekend) in our suite located at the Westin Waterfront Hotel (room number to be announced).

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  • January Meetup

    We’re back from the holidays and we’re ready to kick start the new year. Join us on Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 pm, in Nick Montfort’s office at MIT (14N-233). Everyone and anyone is welcome to attend. We’re currently throwing together an agenda, which is certain to include our initial plans for PAX East, the beginning…

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  • December Meetup

    After you’re done dining for Thanksgiving, and have given your belly a week’s rest, it’s time to join us on Monday, December 6, 6:30 pm, in Nick Montfort’s office at MIT (14N-233). Everyone and anyone is welcome to attend. We don’t have an official agenda yet, and we may not have one until we get…

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  • The Lurking Horror: Post Mortem

    The post mortem of our Lurking Horror collaborative play event is now available. Herein, you’ll find a transcript of our play-through, a summary of our tour through the underdark of the MIT campus (including our quest to find the Tomb of the Unknown Tool), and links to plenty of photos.

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  • October Event Post Mortem

    On Halloween, the People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction hosted a collaborative IF playing of The Lurking Horror. We were joined by the game’s author, David Lebling, who subsequently led a tour through the MIT-based locations of the game. Among the regions we visited were the Department of Alchemy, the Infinite Corridor, and the infamous sub-basements.…

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