What is Inform 7?
In the past, to write interactive fiction, it required the producer to not only have a talent for creative writing but also extensive knowledge of computer programming language. With the advent of Inform 7, all that has changed. Inform 7 makes it possible for the everyday creative writer, with very little knowledge of programming, to design a compelling, interactive fiction adventure. Interactive fiction began in the early 1970s, with the trailblazing games ADVENT and Colossal Cave. Following up quickly was the Zork trilogy, which required the user to navigate through a labyrinth of both underground and above ground scenarios. Interactive fiction allows the user to determine the course of the game, the movements and actions of the central character. Typically, the central character is the user him or herself, making it a totally immersive, interactive experience. Inform 7 creates a new interface in which to write interactive fiction. A panel in the program acts as the writing medium. W
