Category Archives: Self Analysis

NEW MEDIA & IF: Using Old Tools to Learn the New

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Susan

While it is my normal manner to jump right into something, I do go back and read directions and manuals shortly after beginning.  In New Media, there are some standard things to learn: keys and mouse clicks to move characters … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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INTERACTIVE FICITON: Book and Volume – Slow Reader

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Susan

I’ve lost my hard-learned knack of getting through  IF.  To give you an example, the transcript from I’ve made of my progress in getting outside from "my" apartment to the street to begin my mission (the text reponses/directions following the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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INTERACTIVE FICTION: Book and Volume – Observations

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Susan

Now that I’m all cocky because I finally got past the first "event," and was presented with my first task and seem to be on the right road, some observations about both IF and this piece in particular… Just as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE & IF: Story

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Susan

First, the IF piece, Book and Volume:  Finally got the secret code word that answers the pager.  Simple, and I’d thought I’d already tried it, but I guess not in the right sequence.  Anyway, the response on my part was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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INTERACTIVE FICTION: Book and Volume

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Susan

Well, it didn’t take long for me to fall right back into character with this–and I had to search the net to find the WinFrotz Interpreter to download.  I love IF, because it’s just so me.  I am in my … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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INTERACTIVE FICTION: New Stuff

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Susan

Well, there’s just no way I can think about getting another job when Dennis Jerz brings even more "reading" into my life, resurrecting interactive fiction (of the text sort) with a couple of entries this morning on new writing software … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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STORIES: What We Wear

Posted on June 7, 2006 by Susan

There once was a woman who underneath her clothes was always naked.  From when she was a little girl, she grew into and out of pants and skirts and shirts and dresses that never really fit.  To all she did … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SELF ANALYSIS: Would I have told you if I was Darth Vader?

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Susan

You are Luke Skywalker You value your friends and loved ones, but can sometimes act recklesslybecause of your emotions. Occasionally you resort to whining. You look ahead to great things for yourself.   Click here to take the "Which Star … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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INTERACTIVE FICTION: A Bit of History

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Susan

Nice rundown on the base of interactive children’s books by if.books complete with pictures to call up memories to help us understand direction of the written word. I’d never had the opportunity between generations to come across the My Adventure … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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INTERACTIVE FICTION: Quoth

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Susan

Wow.  Looks like some neat new stuff happening in IF with sound and relationships.  Check out Quoth. (Thanks to Dennis Jerz for the link) Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: A Self-Analysis of Reading Style

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Susan

Before a grand wrap-up on Faulkner, this:  I’ve come to discover a sad little truth about my reading habits, methods of learning, my own self. In a word:  Resistant McCarthy?  What’s with this guy?  Marquez?  Oh come on.  Faulkner?  So … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SELF ANALYSIS: Susie Comma Grows Up

Posted on November 23, 2005 by Susan

SemicolonYou scored 15% Sociability and 64% Sophistication! Congratulations! You are the semicolon! You are the highest expression of punctuation; no one has more of a right to be proud. In the hands of a master, you will purr, sneering at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SELF ANALYSIS: Yeah, right.

Posted on July 8, 2005 by Susan

From Cowtown Pattie, I couldn’t resist taking this one:  What Romantic Poet are You? You are William Blake! Wow. I’m impressed. Notonly are you a self-made artist and poet, butyou’ve suddenly become a very trendy guy tolike. It’s not that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SELF ANALYSIS: Space

Posted on April 21, 2005 by Susan

It just dawned on me, and confirms what I’ve come to diagnosis myself as:  Spatially Impaired and Directionally Dysfunctional.  And, I’ve noticed this because of some writing quirks (flaws, really) that I hold true to.  (besides dangling participles) I have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SELF ANALYSIS: Huh? Me?

Posted on April 16, 2005 by Susan

Well, I am shocked to find (but then again, it does relate to my decision to stop blogging for a while): You May Be a Bit Borderline … Your mood swings make a roller coaster look tame! When you’re up, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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