Okay, so, “In the First Age, In the First Battle.” Sounds epic, right? I wanted to play with this phrase and see what I could make,like a text-based game or interactive story.
Getting Started
First, I opened up my trusty text editor. I just used a simple one, nothing fancy.I needed a way to take user input,so i decided python is the most easy way for me.
The Basic Structure
I started by outlining the story’s beginning. Since the title is so evocative, I wanted to create a sense of mystery.
- I wrote a short introduction, setting the scene. Something like, “Before time had a name, in an age of shadows, a lone warrior stood against…” You get the idea, very dramatic.
- Then,I made a loop!A while loop keep things going.
Taking Input
This is where it got interesting. I used Python’s input() function to get the player’s choice. So, I presented a simple choice:
“Do you raise your sword, or speak a word of power?”
Branching Paths
Based on the input, I created different * they chose “raise your sword”, one thing would happen. If they chose “speak a word of power”, something else.
I kept it simple, just printing different text for each choice.I think using if and elif,so easy!
Adding More Detail
I fleshed out each branch a little. I added more descriptions, and even a very basic “combat” * * i add more chooices to make player in different situation.
The End… For Now
Eventually, I created a few different “endings”. They weren’t super satisfying, but it was a start! I just made a “dead” ending and a “win” ending,that is enough for this small project.
My Record
I saved my work frequently,I learned my lesson,and I made notes about what I wanted to add later. That is the basic details about my small project!Maybe you can have a try!