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Nonprofit organization supporting interactive fiction tools and services. IFComp, Twine, NarraScope, and more.
Two more weeks to apply to our microgrants program! We've received a few applications already (wooo!) but there is room left, so shoot your shot!
Head over to blog.iftechfoundation.org/2025-10-12-2..., and ask us any lingering questions - we want to hear from you!
Head over to blog.iftechfoundation.org/2025-10-12-2..., and ask us any lingering questions - we want to hear from you!
2026 IFTF Microgrant Applications Now Open!
You can now apply to our third grant cycle!
blog.iftechfoundation.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Two more weeks to apply to our microgrants program! We've received a few applications already (wooo!) but there is room left, so shoot your shot!
Head over to blog.iftechfoundation.org/2025-10-12-2..., and ask us any lingering questions - we want to hear from you!
Head over to blog.iftechfoundation.org/2025-10-12-2..., and ask us any lingering questions - we want to hear from you!
Just a few more days to play (and judge!) this year's batch of games in the annual Interactive Fiction competition!
It's the weekend! It's also the FINAL WEEKEND before IFComp 2025 wraps! Remember to get those final votes in. Also, if you are in a position to do so and have not yet contributed to this year's Colossal Fund, we're just a bit short of our stretch goal. Thank you! Have fun!
October 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Just a few more days to play (and judge!) this year's batch of games in the annual Interactive Fiction competition!
Our microgrants program is back for a third year! This year again, IFTF is looking to disburse $3,000 to cool projects related to interactive fiction that could benefit from a little bit of cash. More details on our blog post!
2026 IFTF Microgrant Applications Now Open!
You can now apply to our third grant cycle!
blog.iftechfoundation.org
October 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Our microgrants program is back for a third year! This year again, IFTF is looking to disburse $3,000 to cool projects related to interactive fiction that could benefit from a little bit of cash. More details on our blog post!
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We did it! The 2025 Colossal Fund hit $8K!
85 entries means more authors will share the prize pool. Let's stretch to $10K to boost the prizes a bit.
If you are in a position to donate and haven't, consider heading to ifcomp.org to hit the big blue donation button.
85 entries means more authors will share the prize pool. Let's stretch to $10K to boost the prizes a bit.
If you are in a position to donate and haven't, consider heading to ifcomp.org to hit the big blue donation button.
September 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We did it! The 2025 Colossal Fund hit $8K!
85 entries means more authors will share the prize pool. Let's stretch to $10K to boost the prizes a bit.
If you are in a position to donate and haven't, consider heading to ifcomp.org to hit the big blue donation button.
85 entries means more authors will share the prize pool. Let's stretch to $10K to boost the prizes a bit.
If you are in a position to donate and haven't, consider heading to ifcomp.org to hit the big blue donation button.
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🎉 The 31st Annual #IFComp is live!
85 new interactive fiction entries are ready for you to play and judge. (You only need to rate 5 to cast a ballot!)
Read more about this year's competition at blog.ifcomp.org
Or just dive straight in: ifcomp.org/ballot
85 new interactive fiction entries are ready for you to play and judge. (You only need to rate 5 to cast a ballot!)
Read more about this year's competition at blog.ifcomp.org
Or just dive straight in: ifcomp.org/ballot
September 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🎉 The 31st Annual #IFComp is live!
85 new interactive fiction entries are ready for you to play and judge. (You only need to rate 5 to cast a ballot!)
Read more about this year's competition at blog.ifcomp.org
Or just dive straight in: ifcomp.org/ballot
85 new interactive fiction entries are ready for you to play and judge. (You only need to rate 5 to cast a ballot!)
Read more about this year's competition at blog.ifcomp.org
Or just dive straight in: ifcomp.org/ballot
Service has been restored to the intfiction.org forum following this week's Linode outage. Thank you to our tireless admins for getting everything repaired!
July 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Service has been restored to the intfiction.org forum following this week's Linode outage. Thank you to our tireless admins for getting everything repaired!
All IFTF services are now functional following yesterday's outage, with the exception of Intfiction, which will likely be offline for at least another 12 hours. We appreciate your patience as we try and resolve the lingering linode issues!
July 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
All IFTF services are now functional following yesterday's outage, with the exception of Intfiction, which will likely be offline for at least another 12 hours. We appreciate your patience as we try and resolve the lingering linode issues!
With the advent of the UK Online Safety Act, all games on the IF Archive are currently unavailable to users whose connections place them in the UK. This restriction is temporary as we review the IF Archive's holdings and flag works that are legally required to be restricted. Our apologies!
July 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
With the advent of the UK Online Safety Act, all games on the IF Archive are currently unavailable to users whose connections place them in the UK. This restriction is temporary as we review the IF Archive's holdings and flag works that are legally required to be restricted. Our apologies!
Just a few more days to register your intent to participate in the 2025 Interactive Fiction Competition!
And we're officially kicking off the 2025 Edition of the IFComp!
From now until August 1st, you can submit your authorial intent!
Come show off the best of your best!
blog.ifcomp.org/post/7880675...
#interactivefiction #gamedev #indiedev #ifcomp #ifcomp2025 #interactivefictioncompetition
From now until August 1st, you can submit your authorial intent!
Come show off the best of your best!
blog.ifcomp.org/post/7880675...
#interactivefiction #gamedev #indiedev #ifcomp #ifcomp2025 #interactivefictioncompetition
IFComp 2025 Now Accepting Intents & Entries
Hello, everyone, and happy (slightly belated) start of July! With a new July comes a new season of the Interactive Fiction Competition!
From now through August 1st 2025, 11:59pm Eastern (23:59 ET),...
blog.ifcomp.org
July 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Just a few more days to register your intent to participate in the 2025 Interactive Fiction Competition!
IFTF's servers are affected by a linode outage this morning. Things are slowly beginning to come back online, but functionality may be limited until service is fully restored.
More information: status.linode.com
More information: status.linode.com
Linode Status
Welcome to Linode's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.
status.linode.com
July 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
IFTF's servers are affected by a linode outage this morning. Things are slowly beginning to come back online, but functionality may be limited until service is fully restored.
More information: status.linode.com
More information: status.linode.com
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Calling all artists on Bluesky!
The IFComp is seeking an artists for our 2025 logo!
Check this post for more info!
blog.ifcomp.org/post/7855116...
#interactivefiction #ifcomp #ifcomp2025 #artist #digitalart
The IFComp is seeking an artists for our 2025 logo!
Check this post for more info!
blog.ifcomp.org/post/7855116...
#interactivefiction #ifcomp #ifcomp2025 #artist #digitalart
IFComp Seeking an Artist for the 2025 Logo
We are looking for art for this year’s IFComp logo! We will pay a $250 commission.
Artists should express interest by sending us a link to their past work/portfolio via email: ifcomp@ifcomp.org by...
blog.ifcomp.org
June 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Calling all artists on Bluesky!
The IFComp is seeking an artists for our 2025 logo!
Check this post for more info!
blog.ifcomp.org/post/7855116...
#interactivefiction #ifcomp #ifcomp2025 #artist #digitalart
The IFComp is seeking an artists for our 2025 logo!
Check this post for more info!
blog.ifcomp.org/post/7855116...
#interactivefiction #ifcomp #ifcomp2025 #artist #digitalart
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The Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation has launched a Patreon! Now there's a new way to support us and all we do (Narrascope, Twine, IFComp, IFDB, IF Wiki, IntFiction, and so much more!)
Announcing the IFTF Patreon
IFTF has joined Patreon, a new way to support the organization!
blog.iftechfoundation.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation has launched a Patreon! Now there's a new way to support us and all we do (Narrascope, Twine, IFComp, IFDB, IF Wiki, IntFiction, and so much more!)
The Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation has launched a Patreon! Now there's a new way to support us and all we do (Narrascope, Twine, IFComp, IFDB, IF Wiki, IntFiction, and so much more!)
Announcing the IFTF Patreon
IFTF has joined Patreon, a new way to support the organization!
blog.iftechfoundation.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation has launched a Patreon! Now there's a new way to support us and all we do (Narrascope, Twine, IFComp, IFDB, IF Wiki, IntFiction, and so much more!)
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Ready to support writers of games, interactive fiction, digital stories, visual novels, electronic lit, and the like?
Even a small donation to parent non-profit org @iftechfoundation.org goes a long way to help IfComp, NarraScope, Twine carry on.
Chip in here: iftechfoundation.org/give/
Even a small donation to parent non-profit org @iftechfoundation.org goes a long way to help IfComp, NarraScope, Twine carry on.
Chip in here: iftechfoundation.org/give/
May 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Ready to support writers of games, interactive fiction, digital stories, visual novels, electronic lit, and the like?
Even a small donation to parent non-profit org @iftechfoundation.org goes a long way to help IfComp, NarraScope, Twine carry on.
Chip in here: iftechfoundation.org/give/
Even a small donation to parent non-profit org @iftechfoundation.org goes a long way to help IfComp, NarraScope, Twine carry on.
Chip in here: iftechfoundation.org/give/
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A message from IFTF's president about this year's event (don't panic!):
May 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A message from IFTF's president about this year's event (don't panic!):
We've posted IFTF’s 2024 Transparency report, summarizing our activity over the previous calendar year, including financial figures. Narrascope! Twine! IFComp! Grants! And much more—it's all in there.
Transparency is a core value at IFTF, and we encourage you to see what we were up to in 2024. 👀
Transparency is a core value at IFTF, and we encourage you to see what we were up to in 2024. 👀
IFTF 2024 Transparency report now available
IFTF 2024 Transparency Report is now available
blog.iftechfoundation.org
May 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We've posted IFTF’s 2024 Transparency report, summarizing our activity over the previous calendar year, including financial figures. Narrascope! Twine! IFComp! Grants! And much more—it's all in there.
Transparency is a core value at IFTF, and we encourage you to see what we were up to in 2024. 👀
Transparency is a core value at IFTF, and we encourage you to see what we were up to in 2024. 👀
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🚨NarraScope 2025 tickets are on track to sell out! 🚨 At last count, there are ONLY 10 IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIPS LEFT. Claim yours before 11:59PM tonight, and join us in June at Drexel University: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope... #NarraScope
NarraScope 2025
NarraScope brings together writers, developers, and players in support of adventure/narrative games and interactive fiction.
www.eventbrite.com
May 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🚨NarraScope 2025 tickets are on track to sell out! 🚨 At last count, there are ONLY 10 IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIPS LEFT. Claim yours before 11:59PM tonight, and join us in June at Drexel University: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope... #NarraScope
In-person tickets for NarraScope 2025 close Friday, May 23rd, at 11:59pm! Lock in your in-person ticket so you can join our amazing speakers in Philadelphia next month!
NarraScope 2025
NarraScope brings together writers, developers, and players in support of adventure/narrative games and interactive fiction.
www.eventbrite.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In-person tickets for NarraScope 2025 close Friday, May 23rd, at 11:59pm! Lock in your in-person ticket so you can join our amazing speakers in Philadelphia next month!
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We have reached $8,524 in NarraScope donations, which is 34% of our goal! Make the green bar go up and donate on our EventBrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope...
May 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
We have reached $8,524 in NarraScope donations, which is 34% of our goal! Make the green bar go up and donate on our EventBrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope...
Applications for the 2025 Processing Foundation Fellowship open April 1! This year’s theme: #DataStorytelling 📊📖—turning #code into narrative through #art, #theater, and more. Fellows receive $10K, mentorship, and public programming. processingfoundation.org/fellowships #CreativeCoding
2025 Processing Foundation Fellowship: Data Storytelling
The Processing Foundation Fellowship Program proudly announces its return for 2025, featuring an invigorating theme: Data Storytelling. We invite individuals and collectives working across creative co...
processingfoundation.org
April 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Applications for the 2025 Processing Foundation Fellowship open April 1! This year’s theme: #DataStorytelling 📊📖—turning #code into narrative through #art, #theater, and more. Fellows receive $10K, mentorship, and public programming. processingfoundation.org/fellowships #CreativeCoding
NarraScope 2025 registration is live! Philadelphia is the place to be June 20-22 to talk games & narrative. Register before April 11 for the early bird rate!
NarraScope 2025
NarraScope brings together writers, developers, and players in support of adventure/narrative games and interactive fiction.
www.eventbrite.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
NarraScope 2025 registration is live! Philadelphia is the place to be June 20-22 to talk games & narrative. Register before April 11 for the early bird rate!
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Registration is now open for NarraScope 2025! Until April 11, full NarraScope 2025 memberships are available at a discounted Early Bird rate. Your membership provides access to all NarraScope talks, meals, and opportunities to sign up for workshops. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope...
NarraScope 2025
NarraScope brings together writers, developers, and players in support of adventure/narrative games and interactive fiction.
www.eventbrite.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Registration is now open for NarraScope 2025! Until April 11, full NarraScope 2025 memberships are available at a discounted Early Bird rate. Your membership provides access to all NarraScope talks, meals, and opportunities to sign up for workshops. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope...
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Announcing our 2025 keynote speakers: Saturday’s keynote will be delivered by world-famous, cult-favorite designer SWERY, and Sunday’s will be delivered by Philadelphia’s own Dain Saint. Join us in Philadelphia this June to learn from Dain, SWERY, and other narrative design pros!
March 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Announcing our 2025 keynote speakers: Saturday’s keynote will be delivered by world-famous, cult-favorite designer SWERY, and Sunday’s will be delivered by Philadelphia’s own Dain Saint. Join us in Philadelphia this June to learn from Dain, SWERY, and other narrative design pros!
We are pleased to announce the creation of our new Institutional Relations committee!
The intent behind this committee is to help support IFTF in establishing and nurturing relationships with institutions that align with our vision.
The intent behind this committee is to help support IFTF in establishing and nurturing relationships with institutions that align with our vision.
New IFTF Committee: Institutional Relations<br />
Announcing our latest committee, focused on building relationships with institutions
blog.iftechfoundation.org
March 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
We are pleased to announce the creation of our new Institutional Relations committee!
The intent behind this committee is to help support IFTF in establishing and nurturing relationships with institutions that align with our vision.
The intent behind this committee is to help support IFTF in establishing and nurturing relationships with institutions that align with our vision.
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Today is the absolute last day to register intent for the Spring Thing Festival of Interactive Fiction.
Make stuff, tell your friends, etc.
www.springthing.net/2025/submit....
Make stuff, tell your friends, etc.
www.springthing.net/2025/submit....
The 2025 Spring Thing Festival of Interactive Fiction
Spring Thing is an annual online festival celebrating new interactive fiction from all kinds of people.
www.springthing.net
March 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Today is the absolute last day to register intent for the Spring Thing Festival of Interactive Fiction.
Make stuff, tell your friends, etc.
www.springthing.net/2025/submit....
Make stuff, tell your friends, etc.
www.springthing.net/2025/submit....