Twine (software)
Twine is a tool for making hypertext games in the form of webpages created by Chris Klimas.
Software
Twine is available as a free software download for Mac OS X and Windows, and there is also a command-line interface called twee.[1]
The Twine software provides a visual representation of the hypertext structure, using a "node map".
Chris Klimas is currently working on a second version of Twine in HTML5, currently dubbed "Twine 2" and considered not yet ready for alpha.[2]
Cultural impact
Twine emphasises the visual structure of hypertext and does not require knowledge of many programming languages other game development tools do.[3] This has led some independent game developers and critics to note its accessibility to amateur artists. Video game designer Anna Anthropy in particular has remarked that the proliferation of small, personal games made in Twine has given increased voice to game developers from marginalised communities.[4]
Several games made using Twine have been critically acclaimed. For example, Howling Dogs by video game designer Porpentine won "Best Story" and "Best Writing" at the 2012 XYZZY awards for interactive fiction.[5]
References
- ^ "Twine homepage". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Klimas, Chris. "Twine 2 prototype - Google Groups". Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ Petit, Carolyn. "Power to the People: The Text Adventures of Twine". Gamespot UK. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ Ellison, Cara. "Anna Anthropy and the Twine revolution". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ "2012 XYZZY winners". Retrieved 15 May 2013.
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