[quote="k. roo"]I think that's all I have to say. Unless it's considered "ok" to publicly say around these parts that I was somewhat disappointed by last year's Sousa/Sherwin project, that is. If it was cool to say such things, I might have something to add. But I can't tell if it is, right? So I think I'll just shut up and won't mention the fact that Jonsey's writing is miles ahead of Robb's, at least not on JC.
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I certainly hope that everybody feels free to say whatever they like on this BBS. Sure, I start threads entitled "Mein Comp" and all, but I don't want to come off as some kind of Forum Nazi. One of the reasons I like writing IF games so much is that I can get a wealth of feedback on what doesn't work, in order to get better as a writer and programmer. So, definitely -- feel free to say what is on your mind.

That being said, I was psyched when Mike told me he was teaming up with Jon as well. After entering the last three comps, and stressing out trying to get a game finished for the 98 comp (which I aborted upon) this is the first one in about four years that I can relax and enjoy as a fan.

Mike Sousa and Jon Ingold teamed up?

I have died and gone to heaven.

I think that's all I have to say. Unless it's considered "ok" to publicly say around these parts that I was somewhat disappointed by last year's Sousa/Sherwin project, that is. If it was cool to say such things, I might have something to add. But I can't tell if it is, right? So I think I'll just shut up and won't mention the fact that Jonsey's writing is miles ahead of Robb's, at least not on JC.

Box!

(Eric entitled his Interactive Fiction competition reviews "Mein Comp" last year and I felt that it didn't get enough recognition the first time around. So, begging his pardon... it lives AGAIN!!!)

The webpage with all the pertinent info is right here: http://www.ifcomp.org/

Three games jump out at me right from the get-go -- I am downloading the ones by Mike Sousa & Jon Ingold, Paul O'Brian and J.D. Berry as I type this out. I think it's been at least a full year since there has been a full-length game released by any of those guys, right? I am more than a little pumped to start 'em up.