Good gravy, it's finally here!
The first complete release of Legerdemain is now available for download over
at
http://roguelikefiction.com. Legerdemain is a hybrid offering of
interactive fiction and roguelike exploration set in the surreal fantasy
world of Phenomedom. There are dozens of areas to explore, hundreds of
original monsters to slay, and nearly two hundred citizens brimming with
lies and idle gossip.
When taken together, Legerdemain and its companion cluebook: Canticle of the
Onslaught, comprise over 250,000 words of prose. Since perfection is
achieved not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing
left to take away, you can rest assured that Legerdemain is about as
imperfect as a three-legged donkey.
There are also some puzzles, and a fair number of shrewd (lewd?) jokes. Mild
psychotic interludes and hallucinatory episodes are also featured.
A big thanks to the kind folks at r.g.r.m. and r.g.i.f. (also r.g.r.d. and
r.a.i.f.), who have been a constant source for guidance and inspiration over
the years. I've really learned a lot by hanging out at these two venues, and
I sincerely hope I'm able to give something back that is worthwhile.
For the longest time I thought I'd never get to write this post.
