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Photopia

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Photopia

Look, just do this, okay? I’m asking you to play what essentially is an interactive story. It’s called a text adventure, but that’s a terrible name. Anyway, it doesn’t matter, just please do this. It’s an interactive story called “Photopia.” You play characters in the story and have to interact with the other characters, but it’s very simple and there are instructions. The whole experience will take about 20 minutes, tops. The story is beautiful and fun and almost brought me to tears and I recommend it wholeheartedly and I really won’t take no for an answer. Porter Mason, I’m looking at you.

The only tricky part, and it’s not that tricky — is you have to download one or two thing:

  • Windows user? Easy: Here’s Photopia for Windows. Unzip it and run the file called “play-the-game.bat”
  • Mac user? Two files: First, download the story file Photopia, and then download this program called Zoom. You open Zoom, and then use it to open Photopia.
  • So play it. Then come talk about it with me. That’s all. Don’t make faces! You will like it. Forget EASY media! You can watch movies anytime.

    C’mon! Just DO it! It’s not that hard. Think of it as a really cool pizza place that you have to drive around a bit to get to. It’s a pain but it’s worth it. All good things take trouble. I co-hosted Topsham Pantsuit and instead of banter or even warmed-over jokes I just kept talking about this game. I’ve probably destroyed my nascent career and the least you could do is just play this stupid game.

    Written by Will

    July 8th, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Posted in computers

    8 Responses to 'Photopia'

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    1. OK, nerd, I’ll give it a try… wait, I have to download TWO things!??!?! The deal is off!!!!

      Porter

      9 Jul 09 at 6:30 am

    2. OK, yeah, this is fascinating.

      Porter

      9 Jul 09 at 7:00 am

    3. What a touching story! Adventure games are a frustrating medium though.

      Porter

      9 Jul 09 at 8:07 am

    4. Thank you for trying it Porter!

      Will

      9 Jul 09 at 8:32 am

    5. Done! you sold me.

      Tab

      9 Jul 09 at 12:28 pm

    6. Is this available on my iPhone?

      Kevin Hines

      9 Jul 09 at 10:37 pm

    7. It is.

      Kevin Hines

      9 Jul 09 at 10:38 pm

    8. did it, and it IS pleasant, just have to rein in my overtly wordy commands.
      Thanks. East.

      Kate

      13 Jul 09 at 7:54 am

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