Texture by Ralf T

Review ani93ta

A little bit predictable but good.


PS: here from Jenna and Julien's podcast

Review xnxnxn

I like it but it's so short

Review HermanNL

Loved it! Has some really clever writing and and an original setting. Thanks for creating and sharing this :-D

Review GameofChocolate

Very well done! Although the violence was a bit of a trigger for me,I just looked past it. I understand this was written for the general populous. However, I'd advise a warning for people to see before playing.

That said, very well written, intellectual, and original. Good job.

Comment Ralf T

Hi all,

I've updated Texture to version 1.4. I've updated many (scenery) objects and made various textual improvements.

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment Ralf T

Hi all,

I've updated Texture to version 1.3. I've updated many (scenery) objects and made various textual improvements.

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment Ralf T

Hi Something Moving Under The Bed,

Thanks for your comment! I agree, that's a bit illogical. I will add that in an update soon.

Best Regards,

Ralf

Review funkyspunk90

A simple tale, but mostly well written. Though fairly unclear logically what you have to do next in a couple of places.
The sexual violence description if triggered seems a bit more... porn-y? rather than dealing with the reality of what happens, and seems pretty out of place -not sure if this is intentional.

Comment Something Moving Under The Bed

I think you could do with some sort of hint of what to do next after checking the laptop... There's no logical reason players would expect to have to check again where you have to check afterwards :) Thanks for the game!

Review Phoenix2699

Great game to play. Nice text. Also the control options on the side (for people who are not familiar with text adventures) are a nice feature.
Loved the graphical descriptions in the text. It made it so more intense.
Well done.

Comment Ralf T

Hi RadiantDawn,

Thanks a lot for your comment! Good to hear you like it. There's an explicit sexual scene, but it can only be 'triggered' by typing in one of the correct commands in one of the last parts of the game.

Would you please be so kind to submit your comment as a Review here?

Thanks and Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment RadiantDawn

Great game! I honestly really enjoyed it, more so than many other games on here that were built by experienced authors. It may be just for me, but I didn't see any scenes with violence, the sexual kind at least. Even with the knife and the killing and the blood, it wasn't too gory. Hats off to the author :)

Review Laufeia

Well done and creepy.

Comment Ralf T

Hi same,

Thank you for playing Texture and your comment! If you've used the power supply on the laptop, you should first turn the laptop on and then you should be able to read the article on the screen.

Please leave a review once you're done. Your honest feedback is much appreciated!

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment same

Im stuck in the clean world with the laptop, i used the powerthingy on it but still cant use it in any way and have no idea what to do next, do i have to do something to read the article (which ive heard about in these comments). Idk Im lost xD I really like the game though and i really wanna continue playing it ^^ Great work so far ^^

Comment Ralf T

Hi AmYtHeGLitcH__,

Thank you for playing Texture and your comment! If you've read the article on the laptop, you need to check out the painting again in the 'bloody' world.

Please leave a review once you're done. Your honest feedback is much appreciated!

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment AmYtHeGLitcH__

I got to the clean world, took the articles, and came back to the old bloody world. What do I do next?! (BTW the using-knife-as-a-magic-object-to-teleport-to-another-world is an amazing idea !)

Review Vulpixula77

Really intriguing and good story line, loved it

Review rapid killer

Great text adventure with briljant idea's. Cant wait for the movie!!

Comment Ralf T

Hi zack5504,

Thank you for playing Texture and your comment! Here's a hint: You need to go back to the other side and look in the eyes.

Please leave a review once you're done. Your honest feedback is much appreciated!

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment zack5504

Without giving too much away... I have the note, I read the article, I'm on the clean side of the mirror. I cannot figure out what to do from here! Please help?

Thanks

Comment Ralf T

Hi kittywheaty,

Thank you for playing Texture and your comment! Try to use the kitchen knife on the mirror.

Please leave a review once you're done. Your honest feedback is much appreciated!

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment kittywheaty

i explored everything and got to the attic what do i do now? im confused

Comment Ralf T

Hi all,

I've updated Texture to version 1.1 and added many new (scenery) objects, updated many (scenery) objects and made various textual improvements.

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment Ralf T

Hi XanMag,

Thank you very much for your extensive comments and tips! I really appreciate your feedback on my first game. Here are the answers to your questions:

1. No, there's no pleasant ending. I thought about that, but I just like one ending, although it could've been a bit more thought out.
2. No, there was no use for the empty blister strip. I've implented it to give the player some (minimal) background information of the protagonist.
3. I will definitely build new and longer games in the (near) future and will sure use your comments. Personally, I'm not a big fan of the puzzle elements in IF. I like to create a game that isn't too hard, but where the thinking is in the story itself. I also like to add some controversial elements to it, but only to give the story some more impact.

Thanks about the comments regarding the usage of the commands for (scenery) objects in Quest. To be honest, I already thought about that, but I didn't took the time to add a lot of those commands which should've been there. I'm planning on updating the game with some textual adjustments and more command options in the near future.

Once again, thanks a lot for your feedback and nice comments! I never thought it would be so much fun creating a text adventure. For me, it's a new hobby next to producing music (www.ralft.com). After watching the documentary 'Get Lamp', I'm even more inspired in continuing creating new 'virtual' worlds.

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment XanMag

Interesting. Pretty short and fairly easy. A couple of suggestions/specifics:

General game questions/comments:
1. Is there a pleasant ending? If not, no big deal - just curious.
2. Was there a use for the 'blister strip'?
3. For the next game (and I hope you build on this and/or make others), try to add some puzzles in there? Being able to waltz right into the gate, the simplicity of the key/door thing, the transport to the forest bit all were fine, but a bit too simple for my liking. I realize this is game one, but it hopefully gives you something to consider for a prequel or sequel or new game. Once you tinker with Quest, you'll find some pretty cool ways to elaborate/incorporate thoughtful puzzles. If you have trouble with it, ask on the forum. It's filled with very helpful people.
Specifically with the Quest GUI...
1. Consider using commands that do the same thing as your 'use' commands. For example - open curtain, move curtain, slide curtain, etc would be nice options. Same kind of thing with the mirror and the hole and the key in the front door.
2. Add scenery object for just about everything you can. I (and a lot of other text adventure players) love exploring. My personal opinion here, but I can't stand it when I look at an object that is in a room description and I get the dreaded 'I can't see that' response. It takes time, but I think it is well worth it! When I type 'x cabinets' and get ^ response, it takes me right out of the game world and pack in this hot, pleathery chair that I'm sitting in. =(

Anyway... just personal opinions. Do what you will with your second game. I only comment at length here because personally I think you have have lots of potential as a future game writer. Great story, thoughtful, grammar was better than most on here, good design overall.

All in all, please continue to write games and test yourself with Quest. Ask questions on the forum if you have issues with it or feel free to PM me

Review GibMo

Shiffers down my spine. I would never ever turn my back on the author. If you are capable of writing stuff like this....what else could you do in real life?? Glad I do not know the guy in person. Not bad at all for a first attempt mr. T!!! Took me a while to figure it all out.

Comment Ralf T

Hi Snoogins,

Thanks for the comments :-) I hope you enjoy my first text adventure.

Best Regards,

Ralf

Comment Snoogins

Well that was weird.

Comment Snoogins

Oh nevermind! I just tried something and it made something happen. Fun fun fun :)

Comment Snoogins

Hi, great start to the game so far. It's very eerie - the master bedroom especially. I'm stuck though and could use some hints. I've got the knife and the blister strip. I've searched the bath, found the mirror in the attic, looked at the painting of the woman, found the broken laptop. Where do I go now/what do I do?