Second page of notes. I just started my quest line or this mod. I want to get some feedback, but given the nature of my quests, it would ruin the surprises.
Right now I am torn between trying to recreate the tone of Zork or trying to create a more immersive atmosphere. I kind of like making any items that are usable upper case, but then one feels too much of the game while reading. I will have to make a choice soon.
Also, when you are given the options after you read the main text of the quest, is it better to keep the answers simple or make them longer?
Example:
You enter an Ancient Ice Temple. There are three Corridors in front of you. Each one is marked by a symbol.
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Corridor One has a symbol of a Hart above the entrance. It smells vaguely of pine.
Corridor Two has a symbol of Fire above the entrance. You see a glimmering light at the end of the Corridor.
Corridor Three has a symbol of a Man above the entrance.
Or
Upon reaching the entrance to this frozen temple of ice giants long passed, you scan the temple for guardians. The place seems deserted, but there may be traps in place to protect its many treasures. The antechamber is small and dark. You are barely able to make out three dimmed torches against the far wall. Getting closer, you discover three corridors leading to different areas of the temple. Each one has a symbol etched in the perpetually frozen stone. The first one is a Hart, the second an alchemical fire symbol, the third a man.
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You decide that out of all these creatures the Hart is the least dangerous. It must have been a directional sign, leading the passive to a safe haven.
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You guess that the alchemical symbol must point to a laboratory of some kind. Surely some great power was left behind here. Fire is often a sign of great power, but sometimes danger. You are of course willing to risk it, knowing yourself to be up to the challenge.
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You surmise that the symbols must be derived from the hieroglyphic writing system of the ancient Ice Giants. As you recall, man was representative of loyalty and submissive servitude. This passage may lead to an altar to their god, a place sure to have great riches.
To anyone that reads this: Which is better?
