IntroComp
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- This article is about the yearly IntroComp that is open to games written in any authoring system.
For the ADRIFT-only versions, see ADRIFT Intro Comp 2005 and ADRIFT IntroComp 2009.
IntroComp is an interactive fiction competition that was conceived by Neil deMause and is sponsored by Eileen Mullin and XYZZYnews. Entrants submit the beginnings of unfinished games, which the public votes on. Currently, only the top three games in the voting receive placements and are called the 'winners'. Winners have a year to complete their games before they can claim their prizes.
Note that IntroComp entries are not eligible for XYZZY Awards until they are completed. The year that an IntroComp game is completed is the year when that game becomes eligible for the XYZZY Awards.
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IntroComps to date
Organized by Neil deMause:
- IntroComp 2002: 13 entries. Winner: Hey, Jingo! (Caleb Wilson, Glulx).
Organized by Jacqueline A. Lott:
- IntroComp 2003: 6 entries. Winner: The Mage Wars: Statue (Jim Fisher; Z-code).
- IntroComp 2004: 7 entries. Winner: Intro to Jabberwocky (Gregory Weir; Z-code).
- IntroComp 2005: 7 entries. Winner: Deadsville (William McDuff; Z-code).
- IntroComp 2006: 7 entries. Winner: Southern Gothic (Mordechai Shinefield; Z-code).
- IntroComp 2007: 7 entries. Winner: The King of Shreds and Patches (Jimmy Maher; Z-code).
- IntroComp 2008: 6 entries. Winner: Phoenix's Landing: Destiny (Carolyn VanEseltine; Glulx).
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Completed IntroComp games to date
- Fellowship of the Ring (Adam Thornton; 2002; Atari).
- Weishaupt Scholars (Michael C. Martin; 2005–2007; Z-code).
- Child's Play (Stephen Granade; 2006–2007; Z-code).
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