The People's Republic of Interactive Fiction

  • People’s Republic At PAX East 2011

    The People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction proudly announces its second annual mini-convention at PAX East 2011 from March 11-13. We welcome all IF enthusiasts to spend some time (or the entire weekend) in our suite located at the Westin Waterfront Hotel (room number to be announced).

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  • January Meetup

    We’re back from the holidays and we’re ready to kick start the new year. Join us on Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 pm, in Nick Montfort’s office at MIT (14N-233). Everyone and anyone is welcome to attend. We’re currently throwing together an agenda, which is certain to include our initial plans for PAX East, the beginning…

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  • December Meetup

    After you’re done dining for Thanksgiving, and have given your belly a week’s rest, it’s time to join us on Monday, December 6, 6:30 pm, in Nick Montfort’s office at MIT (14N-233). Everyone and anyone is welcome to attend. We don’t have an official agenda yet, and we may not have one until we get…

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  • The Lurking Horror: Post Mortem

    The post mortem of our Lurking Horror collaborative play event is now available. Herein, you’ll find a transcript of our play-through, a summary of our tour through the underdark of the MIT campus (including our quest to find the Tomb of the Unknown Tool), and links to plenty of photos.

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  • October Event Post Mortem

    On Halloween, the People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction hosted a collaborative IF playing of The Lurking Horror. We were joined by the game’s author, David Lebling, who subsequently led a tour through the MIT-based locations of the game. Among the regions we visited were the Department of Alchemy, the Infinite Corridor, and the infamous sub-basements.…

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  • Upcoming Events

    The People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction will be spending the last half of October participating in a slew of IF events. Feel free to join us since all adventurers from novice to wizard are welcome to attend.

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  • September Meeting Post Mortem

    The People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction met on Monday, September 27th, with a quorum of eight. (Apparently it’s fever season, as a couple of people stayed home sick.)

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  • Next Meeting

    Our next general meeting is just around the corner on Monday, September 27, 6:30 pm, in Nick Montfort’s office at MIT (14N-233). Everyone and anyone is welcome to attend.

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  • Lost Pig: Found!

    A post mortem of our LOST PIG! event is now available. Nearly two dozen adventurers joined us to help the orc, Grunk, find his stray pig. Visit the event page for photographs, a transcript, and an overview of the gathering.

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  • August Meeting Post Mortem

    The People’s Republic of Interactive Fiction met on Monday, August 30, drawing our largest audience yet. Over a dozen members crammed themselves into our host’s office space.

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