Listen, three eyes," he said, "don't you try to outweird me, I get stranger things than you free with my breakfast cereal.
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Years and years ago, I did a game based on 'Hitchhiker's Guide' with a company called Infocom, which was a great company. They were doing witty, intelligent, literate games based on text.
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What this quote means
The quote reflects on the innovative and clever nature of text-based games inspired by 'Hitchhiker's Guide'.
In this quote, Douglas Adams reminisces about his early experiences with Infocom, a company that pioneered text-based adventure games that were both witty and intellectually stimulating. He highlights the significance of creativity and literacy in gaming, showcasing how storytelling and humor can elevate the interactive experience.
Themes
Hitchhikers GuideGamingCreativityText-Based GamesHumorLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a gaming conference, one might say, 'Years ago, I played games that transformed storytelling, just like Adams did with 'Hitchhiker's Guide'.
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